What Is Missouri Amendment 3? On November 8, 2022, Missouri residents voted to amend the state constitution to legalize marijuana for recreational use, only four years after it was approved for medical purposes. Where Amendment 2 legalized the plant’s use for...
Missouri Drug Paraphernalia Charges Under state and federal law, marijuana, cocaine, and heroin are prohibited. The possession of drug paraphernalia is also unlawful under federal law and state laws. So, you can also face drug charges for owning or selling...
A person accused of sexually abusing a child faces critical damage to their reputation and severe legal penalties. This is why false accusations can be so devastating. Many times, false accusations do not originate from the child. An adult such as an ex-spouse may...
What Does the Law Say About Police Search? The Fourth Amendment prohibits forms of unreasonable searches and seizures from the police except under “probable cause.” Without a search warrant, the police do not have any right to conduct searches and...
What Exactly is Parole? Parole is the conditional release of incarcerated individuals earlier than their sentence under the promise of continued good behavior. In Missouri, paroles are handled by the Division of Probation and Parole under the Missouri...
What is a Class E Felony in Missouri? In the Missouri State Court System, a felony is the highest charge level. It is often less severe than a federal charge but far more severe than a local code violation or a misdemeanor. The difference between misdemeanors...
