What is a Plea? The term “plea” in criminal law refers to a defendant’s response to the prosecution’s case or a formal declaration. A defendant
A criminal defense attorney is a lawyer who represents people who have been accused of crimes. They may be public defenders appointed by the court,
Due to its high risk, DWI has been combated using a variety of strategies. States have employed “DWI Tip Lines” or “Crime Stoppers” tip lines as one
Missouri takes domestic assault very seriously, and if you have been accused of such an offense, you should consider hiring a criminal defense attorney to
This article focuses on the criminal penalties for a DWI charge, but there are many civil penalties that could also apply, depending on the circumstances
Property damage is generally charged as a misdemeanor in Missouri, unless the victim of the property damage was intentionally targeted as a protected class, including
Delivery of a controlled substance, or possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute or deliver is a Felony level charge in Missouri.
In Missouri, the criminal offense of Assault can be prosecuted as a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the severity of the injuries and/ or the
In Missouri, the criminal offense of Stealing can be prosecuted as a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the property which is stolen. In this article,
All offenses of Burglary are charged as felonies in the state of Missouri. At common law, burglary required the crime to occur at nighttime, and
In Missouri, a DUI can carry stiff civil penalties even if you are ultimately found not guilty in criminal court. There is a strict deadline
Missouri punishes repeat offenders more severely than first-time offenders, and even has different names for them depending on the number of previous offenses. For a
