Facing a rape charge in St. Charles County is one of the most serious situations a person can walk into. The stakes are real, the consequences are severe, and the legal questions involved are genuinely complicated. One of those questions, the one that often sits at the center of these cases, is consent. What does […]
Summer on the Missouri River is a special time in St. Charles County. From the boat launches off Blanchette Park to the stretches of river running past Weldon Spring and Augusta, the water fills up fast once Memorial Day weekend arrives. And with that traffic comes law enforcement, because Missouri’s Water Patrol and local agencies […]
Sex crimes are among the most aggressively prosecuted offenses in St. Louis County. Police and prosecutors treat these cases as especially serious and often push hard for convictions. But being charged with a sex offense does not mean you’re out of options. Depending on the facts, there may be strong defenses available. A criminal defense […]
Do you know when Missouri police can and cannot search your vehicle? The rules on warrants, consent, and probable cause are not always clear during a traffic stop, and what happens in those few moments can affect your entire case. A traffic defense lawyer can evaluate what happened, determine if the search was lawful, and […]
If you were charged with a drug offense in Missouri, you may be able to employ various legal or factual defenses against your charges. With an experienced criminal defense lawyer’s help, you may be able to successfully fight a drug charge or mitigate the consequences of an arrest by pursuing one of these lesser-known defense […]
DWI checkpoints, also called sobriety checkpoints, are legal in Missouri. They must be clearly marked, publicly announced in advance, and carried out in a neutral and minimally intrusive manner. Even though DWI checkpoints are legal, what you do and say matters. You have the right to remain silent, the right to refuse certain tests, and […]
If you’re worried about whether the state can still charge you with a crime after time has passed, you’re not alone. Missouri law sets deadlines for when prosecutors can file criminal charges. These time limits vary depending on the type of crime—and some offenses don’t have any time limit. Understanding how these deadlines work can […]
You’re on the way home after having a few drinks with friends when you see the sudden flicker of police lights in your rear-view mirror. What do you do now? Follow these steps to protect your rights during a DWI stop. Stay Calm and Pull Over Safely First and most importantly, stay calm. Start slowing […]
The consequences of a DWI in Missouri can be profound, especially for subsequent arrests. Because Missouri law seeks to discourage repeat DWI offenses, the law imposes increasing penalties and consequences for each additional offense a driver commits. First DWI Offense in Missouri Under Missouri’s DWI statute, a first offense constitutes a Class B misdemeanor, which […]
A driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction in Missouri is a criminal charge that can affect almost every part of your life. From your ability to drive to your job prospects and insurance premiums, the ripple effects are serious and long-lasting. If you’re facing DWI charges or have already been convicted, it’s important to understand what […]
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