You may have heard of the terms DUI and DWI, and you may have even seen them used interchangeably. So the question that many people want to know is if a DUI and DWI are the same thing? Technically speaking, there is a difference between the two charges. However, the legal system in Missouri has decided to incorporate the two …
Many people in America have some amount of debt. Whether this is in the form of student loans, credit cards, home, and car loans, etc., too much debt can cause serious financial distress and may result in the need to file bankruptcy. Since everyone is fighting a different economic battle, not all types of bankruptcy are created equal. If you’re …
Domestic abuse affects millions of Americans every day. However, it often goes unnoticed in many cases because it goes beyond just physical violence. Since domestic abuse encompasses many aspects, it is sometimes challenging to see the signs of domestic violence both in a relationship and looking from the outside at someone else’s relationship. Often, physical abuse isn’t the first sign …
Research has shown that CBD oils have been used in more recent years to help people and animals with a plethora of mental and physical illnesses. Hemp oil differs from CBD oil in that it contains no cannabinoids. Hemp oil and CBD oil are derived from the hemp plant, but they come from different parts of the plant. If you’ve …
It is a well-known fact that driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can impair your driving. Impaired driving is a dangerous act that not only puts you at risk but other roadway users and pedestrians in harm’s way. Many of us have seen numerous advertisements, and marketing campaigns focused on the negative impacts of drunk driving. It’s …
Typically when a person is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in Springfield, MO the crime is classified at a “low-level crime” or a Class D Misdemeanor. However, there are additional factors that can impact drug paraphernalia crimes. The information provided in this article explains what is considered drug paraphernalia as well as Missouri’s current laws regarding the unlawful possession …
Domestic violence is a serious offense which unfortunately has a bad track record of falsely accusing individuals who are innocent of the alleged crime. However, due to the gravity of the crime, domestic assault is a crime that carries substantial penalties and is a terribly difficult charge to fight unless you have a skilled Springfield domestic assault lawyer in your …
One of the most common questions DWI Springfield receives from people who have been convicted of a DWI in Missouri or who have had their license suspended as a result of a DUI or DWI is whether or not they need to participate in SATOP or Substance Abuse Traffic Offender Program. The answer is yes if you wish to have …
Being charged with Springfield felony shoplifting can be a frightening experience. Anytime you enter the court system can be stressful, especially if you have never been around it. If you are caught shoplifting, you should expect certain consequences after being charged. If you need assistance after being charged with a felony, contact Missouri Legal. Before jumping into the penalties that …
As of 1996, Missouri has been implementing what is known as the Ignition Interlock Law. This law requires that all second-time DWI offenders in Missouri fix an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) to any vehicle they are operating. Although this law has been effective for almost 23 years many people still have many questions about how this law and how the …