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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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If you have been arrested for drug possession in St. Louis, it’s necessary to act quickly and take the necessary steps to protect your future. As any St. Louis drug lawyer can tell you, possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) carries serious penalties in Missouri and a conviction can have serious, lifelong consequences. Drug Possession Laws in…
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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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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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