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Ballot Initiative Could Bring Marijuana Legalization & Automatic Expungements to Missouri
A ballot initiative was filed earlier last week by a statewide coalition, Legal Missouri 2022, advocating for the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana. The alliance also advocated for record expungement for all convicted persons with low-level marijuana...
What Are Missouri’s DUI/DWI Penalties?
The DWI laws prohibit all motorists from operating or being physically in control of a vehicle while intoxicated. Driving while intoxicated usually results in severe penalties that may lead to lifelong consequences. Here is what you need to know about Missouri’s DWI...
How to Beat a Criminal Felony Case
Whether you are guilty or not, you may find yourself in need of an attorney with knowledge about how to beat a criminal felony case. Here’s what you need to know. What Constitutes a Criminal Felony Case? When charged with a criminal felony case in Kansas City,...
Timeline of a Personal Injury Case According to a Personal Injury Lawyer
When you're dealing with recovery and possible long-term unemployment, the prospect of a long legal battle should be the least of your worries. However, mounting medical bills and living expenses make wondering when you'll get some compensation a necessity. The job of...
What Is Plea Bargaining and How Does It Work?
Today, the U.S. court system is more overwhelmed than ever. Judges, prosecutors, and lawyers are increasingly feeling pressured to finish cases much quicker to assist a greater number of people. In many cases, even the defendants get frustrated by the typical lengthy...
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Sue for Damages?
When a car accident occurs, most people are busy taking care of repairing or replacing their vehicles and, in many instances, taking care of injuries that may have been sustained in the mishap. Often, the emphasis right after the mishap is on getting back to normal,...
How Do I Get The Most Money For My Personal Injury Case?
Getting injured in an accident can be one of the most devastating experiences for anyone. Things can be worse if you fail to get the amount of compensation you deserve. Unfortunately, the most appropriate steps to get the maximum compensation aren’t always obvious or...
With Passing of Missouri SB 71, Many People Are Feeling More Secure Knowing Their Pets Are Safe Too
Although many people are aware that they have laws that protect them and their children from domestic violence, not all have been as certain about the safety of their pets when vindictive spouses or ex-partners are involved. Recently, Missouri’s protection order...
Kimberly Benjamin Receives Advanced Level Training on Educating Clients During the Initial Consultation
The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys recently provided advanced level training on effectively educating clients during initial consultations to Kimberly Benjamin. Often, officers improperly investigate a DUI/DWI and, therefore, make mistakes. In these...
How Upcoming Changes to Missouri Expungement Laws May Affect You
You can now petition the court of Missouri to close or permanently remove some of your criminal records. The first Missouri expungement law that became effective on January 1, 2018, allowed some misdemeanors and felony crimes to be expunged after a period of time....
Why You Should Get Your Medical Marijuana Card in Missouri Now
In 2018, voters approved an amendment that made medical marijuana legal in the state of Missouri. Three years later, marijuana dispensaries have started appearing in cities across the state. To buy marijuana legally, you'll need to get a medical marijuana card that...
Missouri Lawmakers Consider Ban on Sobriety Checkpoints
Four years ago, Missouri’s House of Representatives voted to cut funding on the sobriety checkpoints. They aimed to free up departments to use the money for other, more effective methods to control the levels of DWI in the state. Some of the representatives claimed...
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