How to Get Speeding Tickets Amended in Kansas City: A Guide by The Law Offices of Benjamin Arnold
Speeding tickets can be more than just an inconvenience—they can have lasting impacts on your driving record, insurance rates, and even your ability to drive. However, in Kansas City, there are options to mitigate these consequences. At The Law Offices of Benjamin Arnold, we specialize in helping drivers get their speeding tickets amended to non-moving […]
Diversion and SIS Explained
Diversion or suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) are alternatives to traditional prosecution that allow for the dismissal of criminal charges following successful completion of a probationary period. Although this sounds like a win win, it is important to understand that diversion and SIS are privileges, not rights, and that there are certain rights that must […]
Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Guide
If you are required to install an ignition interlock device as a condition of your probation, parole, or administrative hearing, here are a few short tips to make your restriction period as painless as possible. Better yet, a Missouri criminal defense attorney may be able to successfully defend you in an administrative hearing to avoid […]
What Happens After a 4th Degree Assault in Missouri?
Due to the aggressive nature of assaults and other violent crimes, the state of Missouri categorizes these types of offenses as “crimes against persons.” It is the policy of the state of Missouri to vigorously pursue all assault crimes; nevertheless, certain types of assault are considered more serious than others. The following information should inform you about fourth-degree […]
Kansas City Crime Rate 2022
According to a study, Kansas City recorded the biggest increase in homicide incidents in 2022. Homicide rates have risen by an average of nearly 10% in 50 of the most populous U.S. cities between the third quarter of 2021 and Q3 of 2022, and they are still rising. According to a recent study of the […]
