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Could Santa Claus be Charged with Burglary in Missouri?

Every year, Jolly Old Saint Nick enters hundreds of millions of homes around the world without the explicit permission or invitation of the homeowner. A couple million of those homes are in Missouri. But never once have we heard of Santa being charged with burglary. So, is Santa…
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Is it Illegal to Text and Drive in Missouri?

For decades one of the most important lessons any student in Driver’s Ed would learn was, “Don’t drink and drive.” However, in more recent years, a new version of that lesson was created to keep up with advances in cell phone technology: “Don’t text and drive.”  Since 2012,…
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How Many Drinks is a .08 BAC?

One of the first lessons every new driver learns is don’t drive drunk. Unfortunately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that about every 39 minutes, someone dies from a drunk-driving accident. Perhaps the most complicating factor with DWI cases is the fact that feeling “drunk” can differ…
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Can a workplace drug test send you to federal prison?

Maybe you’re about to start a new job, or maybe you get chosen for a random drug test at your workplace. If you’ve used an illegal substance that goes against your company’s drug policy, you might be facing suspension or termination. But could you also be facing state…
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What could make your Missouri drug charges a federal case?

The relationship between drugs and crime is as old as it is complicated. And it’s no secret that drug charges are the most common federal crimes prosecuted. In fiscal year 2022 alone drug charges accounted for over one-third of all reported federal cases, with almost half (48.5%) of…
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