The fact is that missing a court date is always a serious matter, regardless of the severity of the underlying offense that resulted in the court date in the first place....
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While it remains illegal to possess, distribute, or cultivate marijuana on a federal level, many states, including Missouri, have passed various and confusing laws that can leave the general public confused regarding marijuana’s legal status. ...
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Conditions like freezing temperatures, snow and ice, freezing rain, and wind can wreak havoc on the roads and significantly increase the risk of getting into an accident. ...
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As a result, it’s critical that you are vigilant and stay on the lookout for drunk drivers on and around Thanksgiving. ...
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While it is true that the standard outcome of a simple DUI case in which there are no aggravating factors typically does not involve jail time, it’s important to understand that every DUI is a serious matter, and the collateral consequences of a DUI conviction can often be much more damaging than the sentence imposed by the judge....
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Today, November 1, 2019, US News and Best Lawyers announced its “Best Law Firms” for 2020 and Bruntrager & Billings P.C. was one of those elite named law firms...
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It's important to understand, however, that many pranks that we cast aside as "kids just being kids" can actually result in criminal liability....
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Unfortunately, no amount of preparation can make trick-or-treating completely risk-free, and there will almost certainly be pedestrian accidents in and around St. Louis this Halloween. ...
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It’s important to keep in mind, however, that even low-speed impacts - those occurring under 25 miles per hour - can leave victims with extremely serious injuries....
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Under state law in both Illinois and Missouri, people who are injured by the negligence of others are typically entitled to compensation for all of their accident-related losses. Compensable losses include both economic losses, like bills that you incur because of your accident, and non-economic losses, like the pain you experience as a result of your injuries....
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