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 […]
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, […]
Missouri Expungement of Certain Criminal Records
Missouri recently passed a new expungement law which allows for a shorter time period between the completion of a sentence and eligibility for expungement. For a free consultation with a Missouri expungement attorney, call The Law Offices of Benjamin Arnold at (913) 777-HELP, or visit us on the web at kcdui.com. What is a Missouri expungement […]
Common Conditions of Diversion, SIS, and Probation
As courts shift to a more offender based approach in their sentencing, more people are sentenced to a form of probation or community control than imprisonment. However, the length of a probation term is often significantly longer than the maximum term of imprisonment, and there are a multitude of conditions that must be satisfied or […]
