If the victim of a domestic violance case dropes charges and there is no evidence on record will the state drop the charge?

Once you call the police, it's out of your hands. From that point on, it's up to the Prosecutor to decide whether to actually file the charges and...

What happens to a person with outstanding warrant when he goes back to St.Joseph, Missouri?

He can hire an attorney to lift the warrant and represent him in court for the property damage charge. Or he can turn himself in to police and pay...

When you go to court, the judge will ask if you are pleading guilty or not guilty. If you plead not guilty, the judge will set your case for trial,...

What are USUALLY the punishments for theft of a package under $200?

Maximum penalty in Missouri for stealing under $500 is 1 year in jail and $1,000 fine.

If you were convicted or pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and it's reported on casenet, it will stay on casenet forever, unless you are able to get...

What do I need to do if I cannot make my court day?

If you can't make it to court, you can call the court clerk to ask if they will give you a continuance of the court date over the phone. Some...

If your drug paraphernalia charge was prosecuted in municipal court and was reduced to "Littering," nothing should show up on your criminal...

I there a statue of limitations on a ticket but never went to court to figure out my fine in Missouri?

If you didn't take care of your Missouri disorderly conduct ticket, the court probably issued a warrant for your arrest 10 years ago. If the...

It is my understanding that a conviction for "Littering" at the municipal court level does not appear on a criminal record.

Can a youth be charged with intent to buy Xanax if he was never in possession of anything but a piece of chocolate?

Police don't have to read the Miranda warning, even if they arrest you. I recommend that you hire a criminal defense attorney to represent the...