What are the Elements and Penalties for a Property Damage Charge in Missouri?
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 law enforcement and close relatives of law enforcement. For a free consultation with a Missouri criminal defense attorney, call our criminal defense and personal injury at (913) 777-HELP, or visit […]
What are the Elements and Penalties for Distribution of a Controlled Substance in Missouri?
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. Of note, this criminal offense does not actually require you to have distributed the controlled substance; the intent to distribute can be proven if someone is in possession of a […]
What are the Elements and Penalties for an Assault 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 nature of the assault. In this article, I will explain the elements of the crime, potential defenses, and the maximum penalties for the different severity levels of the offense. For […]
What are the Elements and Penalties for a Stealing Charge in Missouri?
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, I will explain the elements of the crime, potential defenses, and the maximum penalties for the different severity levels of the offense. For a free consultation with a criminal defense […]
What are the Elements and Penalties for Burglary Charge in Missouri
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 be someone’s residence. The modern burglary statute has extended to include buildings which are not residences, and the break in does not have to occur at night. For a free […]
Civil Penalties of a Missouri DWI
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 to act to preserve your driving privileges, with a 15-day countdown often starting the day you are arrested. For a free consultation with a Missouri criminal defense DWI attorney, contact […]
Offender Classifications in Missouri
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 free consultation with a Missouri criminal defense attorney, call The Law Offices of Benjamin Arnold at (913) 777-HELP, or visit us on the web at kcdui.com. Missouri Enhanced Offender Statutes RSMo […]
What are the Elements and Penalties of (MIP) Charges in Missouri?
As innocent as it may seem, a high school or even college gathering can lead to criminal charges if there is underage possession of alcohol in the state of Missouri. For a free consultation with a Missouri criminal defense attorney, call The Law Offices of Benjamin Arnold at (913) 777-HELP, or visit us on the […]
What are the Elements and Penalties of Drug Possession in Missouri?
Possession of a controlled substance is generally charged as a Class D Felony, unless the substance is less than 35 grams of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid. Often, charges can be dismissed through a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) following completion of a drug program. For a free consultation with a Missouri criminal defense attorney, call […]
Missouri Sentencing Guidelines
Missouri has five different levels of felony charges and four levels of misdemeanors. While this may sound simple, sentencing guidelines are rather complicated when applied, as circumstances of the case may justify or even require an enhanced sentence. In this short guide, I will explain Missouri’s classification of criminal offenses, enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, […]
