Access to Justice: Trial LawyersOct 14, 20212 minIs It Legal to Videotape, Record Police?The law still has not caught up in many places. So while most state laws don't explicitly say whether it's legal to videotape police,...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersOct 5, 20213 minFacts on why victims stayWhen it is a viable option, it is best for victims to do what they can to escape their abusers. However, this is not the case in all...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersFeb 24, 20213 minTenant may deduct cost of repair of rental premises from rent, when--limitationsSection 441.234 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, titled, "Tenant may deduct cost of repair of rental premises from rent,...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersFeb 18, 20212 minWho gets to claim dependents when you’re divorced?Claiming a dependent child can provide or increase certain breaks, including child or dependent tax credits, the Earned Income Credit,...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersFeb 3, 20212 minMarital Property: Who Owns What?Statement of Property and Debt When you file for dissolution of marriage in Missouri, the law requires you to file several forms,...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersJan 26, 20211 minHOW MUCH OF MY PAYCHECK CAN BE GARNISHED FOR CHILD SUPPORT?Garnishments begin with withholding orders issued by circuit clerk at the request of the creditor. Regarding child support the creditor...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersDec 13, 20204 minDon't Want to Get Arrested, Read this Article:While we would never advocate breaking the law, we do believe in being aware of the law. And as a criminal defense law firm we are seeing...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersNov 30, 20201 minHow do I know my child support is fair?Rule 88.01(a) and Child Support Amount Factors: Rule 88.01(a) reads as follows: “When determining the correct amount of child support, a...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersJul 27, 20202 minMissouri Felony & Misdemeanor Range of PunishmentIf you are criminally charged, then you face either a felony or a misdemeanor. Felonies are crimes that are considered more serious in...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersJul 11, 20202 minEstablishing Paternity: You Dont Want To Appear On The Maury Povich Show?At times when a child is born, paternity of who is the legal father a child, is not immediately established. This results from the...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersJun 28, 20202 minHow Property and Spousal Maintenance is Determined in a Divorce:The Revised Statutes of Missouri provide the factors for martial property and spousal maintenance, specially Section 452.335 and 452.330...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersJun 22, 20205 minCan Law Enforcement Search Me?Law enforcement cannot detain and search you unless they have an articulable suspension that you have committed or are about to commit a...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersMay 20, 20202 minVideo Conferencing and the Billable HourThe use of video conferencing during COVID-19 reduces an attorney’s billed time broadening the access to legal representation....
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersMay 19, 20208 minYour Guide to Missouri ExpungementThe Expungement Missouri Cheat Sheet If you’re applying for criminal record expungement in Missouri, here’s what you need to know: Not...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersMay 16, 20202 minMissouri DWI LawsWhat Happens if I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test? Were you pulled over by the police for driving while under the influence in Missouri? As...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersMay 16, 20202 minYour Rights at a Traffic StopYour Rights at a Traffic Stop Do you know what to do if a police officer pulls you over while you are driving? Knowing your rights is...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersMay 16, 20202 minChild Custody Factors in MissouriMissouri custody laws, like most if not all states, are required to make their decisions based in the best interests of the children. In...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersMay 16, 20202 minObtaining a Limited Driving Privilege (LDP)If your Missouri driving privilege is suspended, revoked, or denied and is not eligible for reinstatement but you need to drive for...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersMay 16, 20203 minGetting Your Driver’s License ReinstatedReinstating your driver’s license if revoked due to Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) · Pay the $45 reinstatement fee; · File and maintain...
Access to Justice: Trial LawyersMay 16, 20203 minWhat Happens To Martial Property in Divorce Many factors are taken into account when dividing marital property which is why it is critical to partner with a lawyer who can zealously...