Legal Marijuana? When did this start? The push for marijuana legalization is not new. As early as 1975, California started relaxing their marijuana laws, before legalizing medical marijuana in 2003 and recreational use in 2016. Other states followed. By May 2014, the Missouri Senate and House voted to reduce penalties for some marijuana-related offenses, though […]
End of Quarantine DUIs
One of the most obvious things I could tell you is that folks are drinking more at home compared to bars and restaurants now as a result of the coronavirus “stay at home” orders. Alcohol sales through online sales, grocery stores and liquor stores have increased more than 24% during the past couple months. Much […]
DUI Convictions
Estimates show that each year more than 1.1 million people in the U.S. are arrested for a DUI/DWI. With strict DWI laws in Missouri, it’s not uncommon for law-abiding citizens to find themselves arrested for a DWI and end up on the wrong side of the law. This article provides some important information that you need […]
Felonies and Misdemeanors in Missouri
There are serious consequences that come with a felony conviction, including imprisonment, difficulty finding a job, inability to join the military, loss of voting rights, difficulty in leasing an apartment, loss of the right to own firearms, and inability to serve on a jury. Although a misdemeanor conviction does not carry the same consequences, some […]
