The Class A Felony is the highest level of classification of crime in the State of Missouri. This is the highest of the high, the most serious level of crime.
What is a Felony in Missouri?
A person charged with a felony is usually going through one of two things when I meet with them the first time. Either they are so in shock and fear that they literally have no idea of what to do to help themselves or they are so laid back that I want to check for a pulse. I have given up trying to predict which of my clients will do what. I have to change my approach on each of my clients. The main things I try to concentrate on is making sure they are educated on what is going to happen and to immediately start working on their defense.
How to hire a criminal defense attorney
11 Questions Before Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney Springfield, MO
Critical Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring an Attorney
The decision to hire an attorney is very important. As you do your research, we’ve assembled some tough questions that we encourage our clients to ask when interviewing attorneys. When criminal charges are involved, the consequences are serious — so, you should hire the best attorney for your situation and throroughly understand who will be representing you.
Questionable Search & Seizure: A Criminal Defense for Drug Possession
What can an officer do to get you to consent to a search of your car?
I had a young man sit in my office this week telling me about a situation that he did not think was fair when it came to threats about a drug search. I agreed that he was lied to by officers and sounded like he was not treated fairly in a local rural jurisdiction. Turns out, the Missouri Court of Appeals in the Eastern District would have agreed with my young client in its recent decision in State of Missouri v. C.S. – ED101785.
16 critical consequences of being convicted of a felony in Missouri
So, you or a loved one is facing a felony charge. You are scared and have an important question on your mind – What impact will a conviction have on my life?
Criminal defense attorney breaks down a local drug possession charge
Why MRD Lawyers study Springfield Drug Possession Case Law:
As a leading criminal defense attorney in Springfield, MO, The Law Offices of Matthew | Russell | Dempsey regularly review criminal defense case law in the Springfield and Greene County areas. As former Greene County prosecutors, we understand both sides of a criminal defense and we review current cases in the same manner a pro football coach reviews game film. We keep on top of our game!
Wait a second, those drugs belongs to my roommate!
What is a Class C Felony in Missouri?
What is a Class C Felony in Missouri?
Missouri felonies are major crimes that result in punishment of more than one year in prison. Class C Felonies in Missouri are serious and include charges ranging from first degree involuntary manslaugter to theft to second degree statutory rape. The most common Class C Felony class involves drug possession charges and we get many questions about Class C felonies as well as other drug charges.