Got caught shoplifting from walmart with a friend, police were called and was issued a citation, i also recieved a civil demand.

There is a statute (Missouri law) which allows for these stores to send demand letters and go after the cash value (or sometimes more than the cash...

Can a recorded statement be excluded as hearsay?

Here is a lawyerly answer for you: maybe. Generally, and you touched on this, admissions of party opponents are admissible; conversely,...

My father is over in Leavenworth waiting trial on Nov 26.Hes has went threw two court appointed attorneys and now on his third.

Depending on the specifics of the drug case, there may be an order of protection limiting the attorneys’ ability to produce discovery to your...

This is the felony murder rule. Be carfeful not to post too many details about the crime on such a public forum. Prosecutors in these types of...

Do u get your goodtime taking off at the front of your jail time or the end of your sentence

Federal time calculations are complicated (most lawyers - including this one - will have a hard time calculating the exact exit date). Your best...

I filed a complaint with the EEOC and my company submitted false statements can I sue for dafamation

In Missouri, a defamation must state and prove the following elements: (1) Publication by defendant of the complained of statement; (2)...

I have a warrrant with no bond. if i hire a lawyer can he get bond before i turn myself in?

Many times an attorney can intervene and secure a bond (or bond reduction) prior to your self-surrender. It depends upon the charges and...

Can you explain to process of filing a domestic abuse report?

Both St. Louis City and St. Louis County have dedicated domestic violence offices for people to file restraining orders. If he lawyers-up, you...

Sherriff dept wants come and question my child 10 yrs old about scuffle on bus do they need to have a lawyer present for advice

NO! Juvenile charges are serious stuff. Never speak with a DJO or the police without an attorney present. You need to hire an attorney with...

How to deal with a bench warrant from parking after hours with expired car tags

Easy-peasy. Hire an attorney to have the warrant quashed and enter on your cases. Sometimes, simply paying the outstanding tickets will remove...