Criminal Defense

Police officers have to determine how they can keep the roadways as safe as possible. One way they often have to do this is to conduct traffic stops when they suspect someone is driving drunk. This gives them the ability to determine if the driver is impaired or if...

Facing drug charges can feel overwhelming and frightening. If you're dealing with accusations of constructive drug possession, it's crucial to understand the defenses available to you. Constructive possession means you didn't have physical possession of the drugs, but...

Sometimes, it is easy to picture shoplifting as a crime of greed. But the truth is often more complicated. You might be surprised to learn that many people caught up in shoplifting are not hardened criminals. They are everyday folks facing personal struggles,...

Having a criminal record from a teenage mistake can feel like being followed through life by a dark cloud. College applications, scholarships and job prospects can all be impacted. However, there is hope for teenagers and their parents, as certain criminal records can...

Drivers in the St. Louis metro area can cross a state line into Illinois in minutes. However, the rules for suspected drunk driving and sobriety testing shift the moment you leave one bank of the river. BAC limits for adults, commercial drivers and teens Missouri and...

Some drivers mistakenly believe that fleeing from Missouri into Illinois, particularly across the bridge from St. Louis to East St. Louis, will help them dodge municipal offenses, like traffic tickets. In reality, crossing a state line does not erase a legal...

A federal conviction occurs when an individual is found guilty of violating U.S. federal laws. Federal crimes encompass a range of offenses, including drug trafficking, wire fraud, tax evasion, cybercrime, etc. There is some overlap with charges under Illinois law,...

You’ve probably seen those signs or maybe a public service announcement on the internet or TV that tells you, “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.” Not only can driving when you’re feeling just a little “buzzed” after a hard seltzer or glass of wine be dangerous, but it...

Being pulled over for DUI is a stressful and scary experience. A DUI in Missouri comes with serious penalties that you cannot afford, including loss of your driver’s license and potential jail time. Police officers need probable cause to arrest you for DUI. One of the...

If there’s one way to make a potentially bad situation worse if law enforcement officers are trying to get you to pull your vehicle over, it’s to try to escape them. It will likely make them more certain that you’ve done something illegal and get their adrenaline...