Over the last year and a half, incidents of domestic violence have risen across America. In fact, in a brand new study out of Georgia State University published in August 2021, incidents of intimate partner aggression increased 6x - 8x in the COVID age, with stress...
You’re not alone. I started my legal career as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Missouri, and I know first-hand that the vast majority of prosecutors are good people who seek justice, wherever the facts may take them. But mistakes do happen. Sometimes people lie...
There is a misconception in popular culture that burglary and robbery are synonymous terms. The two words are often used interchangeably in crime dramas, but the reality is that they are distinct, and can carry very different punishments. According to the Missouri...
According to the L.A. Times, the average American joint contains 30 grams of THC, which is the chemical that leads to a high. The average edible serving will contain roughly 20 grams of THC, which takes much longer to absorb due to the delay in absorption through...
If you have ever had a traffic ticket go warrant, you know that it can be a stressful event. This blog post is intended to help people who have had traffic warrants issued in Jefferson County or elsewhere, understand the process and how to make the bond work for you....
A new Missouri Supreme Court Rule that went into effect in the latter part of 2018 helps to ensure sunlight in the criminal process, and makes it easier for the public to access court records online. Under an order effective July 1, 2018, a criminal court may not...
Why write a simple will? Where will our minor children go if something happens to us? I have no money or assets - do I still need an estate plan? These are all common questions I hear from parents, and when these questions come up, it is an excellent time to discuss...
Did you know that in Jefferson County and in Missouri more broadly, driving while intoxicated offenses are not limited to driving while under the influence of alcohol? Section 577.010 of the Missouri Revised Statutes lays out the offense in plain English, stating that...
Whether an officer may pull over a motor vehicle in this state is broadly governed by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees “the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and...
After a person pleads guilty or is found guilty at trial, the next phase in the criminal process is the sentencing hearing. At sentencing, the judge has a few options. In the broadest terms, the Court may: 1. Impose and execute a sentence within range allowed by the...