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May 12, 2020

In representing clients in criminal cases in Missouri, some cases go before a jury while others are resolved either with what's called "motion practice", or through a negotiated plea agreement, otherwise known as a plea deal. Motion practice deals with researching, writing and filing motions in court asking, among other things, for certain evidence to be suppressed in the hopes that ultimately the case will be dismissed early on.

May 7, 2020

With just under a million people St. Louis County is the largest county in Missouri, having its seat in the city of Clayton. Many people who live in surrounding counties are employed by many of the major corporations with offices in St. Louis County, or in St. Louis City. Being a major center of Missouri's population, a lot of economic activity flocks to this region.

May 5, 2020

This is Part Three of an ongoing series of Blog Posts, Charged with a Felony What Happens Now? You can find Part One here and Part Two here.

April 29, 2020

With local governments discussing plans for a phased end to the stay-at-home orders, many employees will be returning to businesses in St. Louis County, Missouri. Many of you may be wondering what to expect when you return to work and what privacy rights to your medical condition do you have during the COVID-19 Pandemic?

April 29, 2020

While we are all told to stay-at-home and exercise Social Distancing, many people who are in the middle of a criminal case in St. Louis County, Missouri, are wondering what COVID-19 means for their case. If this describes you, please read on for answers.

April 17, 2020

This is Part Two of an ongoing series of Blog Posts, Charged with a Felony What Happens Now? You can find Part One here.

April 12, 2020

This is Part One of an ongoing series of Blog Posts, Charged with a Felony What Happens Now? Each part will tackle a different aspect of a felony criminal case from arrest and complaint to sentencing.

March 27, 2020

You've just spent a night out with your buddies at your favorite sports bar eating wings and drinking beers. As it comes time to head out you finish off your last drink before paying up, walk out to your car and drive off.

Sept. 14, 2019

On September 11, 2018, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, handed down its ruling in Hearne v. Director of Revenue, an appeal filed by the Director of Revenue (DOR) arising out of the Circuit Court of St. Louis County after the Trial Court affirmed the DWI Commissioner's decision to set aside Hearne's driver's license suspension.

Jan. 31, 2018

People often ask this question when they meet an attorney. There is no straight forward answer to this question, but having some insight into why the Officer is requesting you to perform the tests and what he is looking for may help you to confidently answer the question yourself.