by Kimberly Benjamin | Feb 20, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Missouri has relatively strict laws regarding the possession of controlled substances. You could face a misdemeanor or felony charge for drug possession, although recent reforms have decriminalized small amounts of marijuana and granted people access to medical...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Dec 30, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Under Missouri’s sex offender laws, the term child pornography includes any sexually explicit image of an individual under the age of 18. This means that anyone who creates, sends, or receives such imagery in an electronic form can be charged with a crime....
by Kimberly Benjamin | Dec 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense, DWI
If you are a Missouri resident who finds yourself or your property the subject of a search, you might not know what to do or what your rights are. The most important thing to remember, though, is to not consent to any type of search and speak with a lawyer as soon as...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Dec 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes
Anyone who has been arrested or who has seen someone arrested, whether in person, in movies, or on television, is aware of a statement that is read as the arrest occurs. This statement, which begins with the words “you have the right to remain silent,” are Miranda...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Dec 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes
According to the Missouri Domestic and Sexual Violence Service, more than 30,000 people received assistance in 2017 and over 28,000 requested shelter from someone who was abusing them. However, there are instances where someone may be falsely accused of domestic...
by Kimberly Benjamin | Nov 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you have been arrested and accused of a sex crime, or if you have been told you are being investigated for a sex crime, the first thing you should do is contact an attorney. A Missouri sex crime defense attorney will help you protect your rights through every step...
