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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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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For this reason, if you’re facing allegations of a violent criminal offense, it’s in your best interest to speak to a St. Louis criminal defense lawyer as soon as you can. ...
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If you have been accused of a drug crime in Missouri or Illinois, it’s vital to be aware of the fact that if you are convicted of a drug crime, there are certain collateral consequences that could affect you for years or even decades after your court-imposed sentence has ended. ...
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The lawyers at Bruntrager & Billings explain Missouri's "Good Samaritan Law" and how it applies to drug overdoses....
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In some situations, a judge may choose to sentence a person who has been convicted of a crime to probation instead of jail time. Probation allows a person to live in the community, work, and engage in other "normal" activities, albeit with certain conditions. In the event that a person who is on probation violates the terms of his or her probation, it can result in serious legal consequences. Fortunately, allegations of violating your probation are just that – allegations – and the state is required to prove probation violations by a preponderance of the evidence, and you have the...
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