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How Many DWIs Are a Felony in Missouri?
March 14, 2023
In Missouri, as in all states, it is illegal to drive a vehicle while intoxicated. A DWI in Missouri is defined as having a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) above 0.08%. BAC is a measure of how much alcohol is present in the blood, and it can be impacted by factors like the size of the […]
Read MoreHow Drunk is Too Drunk to Consent?
March 7, 2023
Sometimes a night of drinking leads to devastating actions and accusations. We’ve all heard a scenario like the following: Two party-goers pair up and have sex. The next day, one person accuses the other of rape. The alleged victim says they were too drunk to give consent. But were they? Sex crimes attorneys, like the […]
Read MoreHow Serious Is A Child Endangerment Charge?
February 28, 2023
Crimes against children range from minor infractions, like carelessly jeopardizing a child’s welfare, to serious felonies. Regardless of the severity, child endangerment charges are always serious—many laws against child endangerment mandate prison time. Child endangerment is a crime defined as placing a child in danger of physical, mental, or emotional injury. This can include leaving […]
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