03 March

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Drug Charges Can Affect Your Educational Opportunities

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Make no mistake: drug charge - or criminal charges of any kind - can affect your educational opportunities. Being charged with a drug-related offense may: Prevent you from gaining admission to certain universities Harm your candidacy for graduate and postgraduate programs Result in suspension or expulsion from your current university Result in the loss of scholarships, financial aid, or other education-related benefits It’s in your interest to defend yourself from drug charges of any kind. A criminal defense attorney from Bruntrager & Billings, P.C., will lead your defense. Drugs Charges That Can Jeopardize Your Educational Opportunities Missouri maintains a long list of drug-related...

11 February

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Can You Bring Marijuana Back from Illinois?

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It can be confusing to be able to walk into a dispensary in Illinois and purchase cannabis products openly and easily but then be arrested for crossing state lines with your purchase....

21 January

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Your Rights at a DUI Checkpoint

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In addition, drivers should know their rights at a DUI checkpoint, as well as know what to do should a checkpoint result in a DUI arrest. ...

26 November

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Missouri Marijuana Update

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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. ...

17 September

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The Potential Long-Term Consequences of a Drug Conviction

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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. ...

10 September

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What is Missouri’s “Good Samaritan Law” in Regard to Drug Overdoses?

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The lawyers at Bruntrager & Billings explain Missouri's "Good Samaritan Law" and how it applies to drug overdoses....

27 August

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The Injury Risks Associated with Labor Day

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With Labor Day around the corner, many of us are planning our annual unofficial end-of-summer festivities. Whether you are planning on heading down to the lake for one last weekend on the water or plan to spend your holiday in the backyard with friends and family, it's important to keep in mind that, like every other holiday, Labor Day exposes our loved ones and us to an increased risk of injury. Some of the most common causes of Labor Day injuries are discussed in the material below. For more information or to discuss the specifics of your case with a St. Louis personal injury attorney, call our office today. Accidents...

20 August

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4 Auto Insurance Company Tactics to Watch Out For

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As a car accident victim, it’s important that you are aware that most car accident cases never see the inside of a courtroom, but rather are resolved through the insurance settlement process. This process involves the victims and the at-fault driver’s insurance company reaching an agreement where the insurance company pays the victim in return for a release from any further liability. It's critical to understand that insurance companies are for-profit entities, and they make their money by paying out as little as possible on every claim they receive. For this reason, it is highly advisable for every car accident victim to retain an attorney to represent them throughout the...

14 August

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What Happens if I Violate My Probation?

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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 right to defend yourself at a probation hearing. Examples of...

06 August

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Is Legal Weed in other States Resulting in More Stoned Commercial Truck Drivers in Missouri?

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In recent years, attitudes towards the use of marijuana have become significantly more permissive, and many state legislatures have responded by decriminalizing the possession and use of the drug. In fact, at the time of this writing, 11 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, and many observers anticipate more states will follow. Right now, Missouri does not allow the use of recreational marijuana, but many people in the state wonder whether the fact that many nearby states – including neighboring Illinois – have legalized weed will result in more stoned truck drivers on the road. After all, what’s to stop a truck driver driving through Colorado on I-70...