Criminal Defense

Assault charges can carry very different consequences. It depends on how the law classifies your conduct. In both St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois, the line between simple and aggravated assault often comes down to the facts of the situation. Understanding that...

Prescription medications are legal when secured through a doctor's authorization and used in accordance with their instructions. However, a significant percentage of the drug charges pursued relate to prescribed medications rather than illegal substances. People...

When you get pulled over by the police on suspicion of impaired driving, whether you are in Illinois or St. Louis, Missouri, one step they may take is administering a breath test. This is designed to gauge your blood alcohol concentration, as it is illegal for most...

Driving is innately dangerous. Motorists need to focus on their surroundings and be ready to make decisions with limited warning. As such, they should avoid circumstances that might impede their ability to focus or make appropriate decisions. The law prohibits driving...

Drivers leave the scene of a crash for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes, they simply panic. Some drivers do it because they fear they’ll be arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Others may have something illegal in their vehicle that they don’t...

Although it’s seen by some as a minor offense, the reality of shoplifting is more complex. In certain situations, shoplifting can be charged as a felony. The issue’s seriousness depends on factors such as past offenses, state laws and the item’s value. The most common...

Police officers frequently stop motorists who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. They may also screen drivers for signs of impairment after collisions. Most motorists in the St. Louis, Missouri, area or in Illinois understand that police officers...

When police officers have reason to believe that a crime occurred, they can take suspects into state custody. Those under arrest often receive the Miranda warning from police officers. Even those who have never experienced an arrest before maybe familiar with the...

If you are facing drug possession charges, then it is important to understand how a conviction can impact your life. If you are convicted of illegal drug possession, you could face anywhere between $500 in fines and 30 years in prison, depending on the severity of the...

The law generally prohibits the use of violence to harm others. People who physically injure another person could face assault charges or similar criminal allegations. In some cases, those accused of a violent crime might insist that they acted not with an intent to...