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Commercial drivers hold a significant responsibility because of the delicate nature of their work involving large vehicles. Whether they’re transporting goods or passengers, commercial drivers must exercise safety and caution while on the road. Given the potential for...

As a homeowner, you trust that your insurance company will be there to help you when you need it the most. However, what happens if you file a claim, and it is denied? It can be frustrating and confusing to face a situation like this. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your interests and make sure that…

Facing shoplifting charges in the state of Missouri can be overwhelming, both emotionally and financially. Potential jail time, fines, court costs, and lawyer fees can pile up, leading to high levels of stress and exhaustion. If you’ve been accused of shoplifting, you need to fully understand the charges. Reach out to me in St. Louis for help navigating the Missouri…

Domestic violence accusations and charges represent severe threats to the defendant’s freedom, reputation, and future. Naturally, this leads many individuals accused of domestic assault to seek out methods to reduce or eliminate their charges. Once the police have gotten involved, pursuing your domestic violence matter is entirely at their discretion. Officers who uncover evidence of a crime are likely to…

You have been charged with domestic violence. You may think you will just plead guilty and tell the judge you will never do it again. Maybe you will attempt to justify the actions you are accused of. Perhaps you think you can talk the victim out of testifying against you and the charge will be dismissed. The fact is that…

Years ago, deaths caused by drug overdoses were treated as accidental deaths or deaths caused due to the fault of the deceased. However, this isn’t the case anymore. In the state of Missouri, a person who unlawfully distributes a controlled substance could face homicide charges in connection with a drug overdose that takes another person’s life. If you’ve been arrested…

If you’re facing a drug possession charge, know that this can be a very serious offense—especially if you’re also under suspicion of possession with intent to sell. Each state handles possession and distribution differently, and you need to know how Missouri’s laws may affect your case. The best thing you can do for yourself is to contact an experienced criminal…

In the states of Missouri and Illinois, drug possession is a serious offense that attracts severe punishment and other devastating, life-long consequences. Regardless of whether the illicit drugs found were yours or not, you may be arrested or indicted with constructive possession for having controlled substances in your care, control, or vicinity but not on your person. A skilled Missouri…

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) began warning in 2021 of an alarming rise in the sale of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, which is a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. On top of that, the pandemic also led to an increase in opioid use, including fentanyl, and overdose deaths are now reaching nearly 100,000…

Missouri has always been tough on drunk driving. Now that medicinal marijuana has become legal in the state, people may be wondering how DWI laws will affect them. But what about other types of legally prescribed drugs? The truth is, you could still receive a DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) even if you’ve only taken drugs prescribed by…