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If your spouse or partner accuses you of domestic violence, the police are not required to arrest you immediately, but they might choose to – depending on the circumstances. Whether or not you are arrested, being charged with domestic violence can have serious consequences. For this reason, it is critical to contact a Missouri defense attorney as…
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Under Missouri law, the term ‘violent crime’ refers to any act in which a person uses or threatens to use violent force against another person. Common examples of violent crimes include assault, domestic violence, armed robbery, rape, voluntary manslaughter, and murder. Violent crimes carry severe penalties in Missouri – ranging from lengthy prison sentences to…
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One of the questions that our clients often ask us is whether police officers in Missouri have the right to search a person’s cell phone without their consent. The short answer to the question is – no, they do not have the right to do so. If a police officer searches your cell phone without…
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Being in a car accident can be a disorienting experience. It can leave you too shocked to think clearly, as a result of which you might not know what to do. Still – as any St. Louis personal injury lawyer can tell you – it is important to rein in your emotions and stay calm…
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Under Missouri law, any person who suffers an injury or is harmed in any other way as a result of another person’s negligence can file a tort claim – commonly known as a personal injury claim – and seek damages. The claim – as any St. Louis personal injury attorney can tell you – needs…
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