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Understanding Probable Cause in Criminal Defense Cases

July 12, 2022

According to the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, law enforcement must have probable cause before arresting an individual, searching or seizing their property, or obtaining a warrant.  The founding fathers saw fit to include the Fourth Amendment because they recognized how important it was for every citizen to be protected against unreasonable government intrusions.  […]

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Breaking and Entering Vs Trespassing in Missouri

July 5, 2022

Breaking and entering and trespassing may seem like similar crimes. However, they can lead to very different outcomes in criminal cases. Generally, trespassing involves entering or remaining on or in a property without permission.  On the other hand, Missouri does not have a “breaking and entering” law in the criminal code. What is commonly referred […]

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Is it Rape if Both Parties Are Drunk? 

April 12, 2022

Suppose two people meet on a popular dating app and decide their first meeting should be at a bar. They eat and drink together, so much so that both parties get drunk. One thing leads to another, and they have sex.  In this case, if both parties were drunk when they agreed to have sex, […]

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