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To blow or not to blow, that is the question
If I’ve been asked once, I’ve been asked a thousand times, should I blow in the machine if I get stopped? My answer to this hypothetical is always, are you drunk? I know, I know, that’s a smartass response to a legitimate question. But there isn’t really one distinct...
Premises of a Missouri Employment Discrimination Claim
As employment lawyers, our job is to help our clients achieve a sense of dignity in the workplace. While we do everything in our power to help solve our clients’ workplace disputes, a number of initial requirements must be met in order to file an official...
Timeline of a Missouri Employment Discrimination Claim
When experiencing discrimination at work, timing is everything. Let’s take a look at the typical timeline of an employment discrimination claim. If you believe your employer is violating discrimination laws under the Missouri Human Rights Act or Title VII of the...
Former Client Kyle Dean Houston Explains the Conditions That Led to His Addiction and Conviction
Anyone who’s familiar with the criminal justice system knows just how much of an impact addiction can have on a person’s life and the lives of their loved ones. What’s less discussed, however, is how they got to that point. Recently, we held a webinar with Kyle Dean...
Courts & COVID in Kansas City, Missouri
It’s a confusing time. Politicians can’t seem to decide if masks work or not, but the scientists are clear – they help slow down the spread of the virus. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas just extended the mask requirement in Kansas City to January 19, 2020. Kansas City...
Inside Kyle Dean Houston’s Inspiring Story of Redemption
Kyle Dean Houston, a former client of Benjamin Law Firm and a guest on our recent webinar about life after addiction, was convicted of felony drug offenses in the mid-1990s. In our previous blog post, we discussed what led him to addiction, but just as important is...
Don’t You Want a Lawyer Who Wins Cases?
“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” The quote comes from somewhere. Vince Lombardi, Red Sanders, or a host of other coaches of lore. The quote is also true when you start fighting or disagreeing with the government. Cue Law and Order theme music here. In...
3 Unexpected Ways Your Teen Could Get in Trouble With the Law
With school out for the summer and digital learning on the horizon in many Missouri school districts, knowing how to keep your teen safe has never been more pertinent. As we discussed in our recent webinar, a key part of keeping your child safe is talking to them...
What Parents Need to Know About Missouri’s Juvenile Court System
In our recent webinar, we discussed what parents should do if their child gets arrested. While knowing what to do plays an essential role in keeping your child safe, we believe that knowing how the system works is just as important. Here are some key takeaways that...
Choose your DWI attorney like you choose your booze
You made a mistake. You are pulled over, they do some eye voodoo, and then they make you do some calisthenics on the side of the road. You get arrested, blow in a funny machine that beeps and bops and tells you, you’re intoxicated. And now, for the first (or fourth)...
Medical Marijuana and Gun Rights in Missouri
In our recent webinar with lawyer and gun rights advocate Kevin Jamison, we discussed at great length how gun laws apply to medical marijuana users. This remains a pressing issue for the 35,000+ Missourians with medical marijuana cards, who face limited gun rights...
Open Carry vs Concealed Carry Rights in Missouri
Last month, we held a webinar with Missouri lawyer and gun rights advocate Kevin Jamison, where we discussed firearms laws in Missouri. A frequent topic of discussion was the difference between open carry and concealed carry rights. To summarize Missouri’s carry laws,...
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