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Missouri Gun Laws Prohibit Using a Weapon in 12 Cases
February 21, 2023
Missouri has a reputation for its loose laws on owning and carrying a weapon, but the state does send people to prison for the unlawful use of a weapon. The Missouri Revised Statute for Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Mo. Rev. Stat.§ 571.030, includes 12 ways a gun cannot be used or carried. If gun […]
Read MoreYour Right to a Speedy Trial in Missouri
July 19, 2022
According to the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, all criminal defendants are guaranteed the right to a speedy and public trial, among many other rights. If this right is denied, the case may be dismissed. Generally, the Constitution guarantees a speedy trial to prevent defendants from being held in jail for too long before […]
Read MoreUnderstanding 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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