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What to Do When Charged With Drug Possession in Missouri
An encounter with the police in Missouri can result in you being arrested and facing a drug possession charge. When this happens, you'll likely have questions and be unsure of what to do. The main rule of thumb is to avoid saying or doing anything before you speak to...
Why You Need an Experienced Attorney When Charged with DWI in Missouri
A DWI conviction will change everything in your life. A first-time conviction can carry penalties of up to $500 and a potential jail sentence. A conviction also means that your car insurance rates will increase dramatically, and you may be required to carry SR-22...
Can You Be Fired for Using Medical Marijuana in Missouri?
In Missouri, qualifying patients now have a constitutional right to use and possess medicinal cannabis. But how does that affect drug testing policies in the workplace? We discussed this and more in our recent webinar with fellow attorney, Annie Dupree. Here’s our...
Traveling Across State Lines as a Missouri Medical Marijuana Patient
The recent legalization of medical marijuana in Missouri was a huge win for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities. However, cardholders now have a slew of legal issues to navigate, particularly when it comes to the Controlled Substances Act. The manifest...
The Basics of Possession & Cultivation of Medical Marijuana in Missouri
In recent years, laws authorizing the use of medical marijuana have been sweeping the nation, and Missouri is no exception. This change began as a ballot initiative to not only change the law, but to amend the Constitution to allow for medicinal marijuana use and...
Missouri Retaliation Laws in Employment Discrimination Cases
When facing discrimination in the workplace, immediate action is essential to protect your rights. To begin the process, most employment lawyers will recommend that you make an initial complaint through the proper avenue within the company. Many people are afraid to...
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...
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