My employer adjusts my time cards falsely to avoid paying overtime rates. Is that legal under Missouri and Federal Law?
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Answered on April 03, 2014
That is suspicious. "Wage and Hour" laws are very clear about how employee time is to be calculated and how employers must pay employees. You...
Is a suspended imposition of sentence a conviction in Missouri?
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Answered on March 24, 2014
Short answer: an SIS is not a conviction under Missouri law.
Once you successfully complete the term of probation an SIS will not automatically...
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Resignation from a part-time job with 2 week notice while on vacation.
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Answered on March 11, 2014
The reason the answer probably doesn't matter (as suggested by the other attorney) is that there is no legal requirement that you give two weeks...
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How do i end felony probation after 3 years of a 5 year sentence?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
Procedurally you would file a motion to terminate your probation. As the other attorney indicated, the judge will consider a variety of factors:...
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What can I do about my fiance getting beat up in in a county jail? Deputies watched on camera & now laugh about it.
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Answered on February 24, 2014
Your fiance might have a civil rights claim against the jail. There have been prior incidents of jails using other inmates as "enforcers" and I am...
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State vs federal sex crime laws.
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Answered on February 11, 2014
Both jurisdictions have laws which cover sexual electronic communications with minors. You can be prosecuted by either jurisdiction or both...
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What can I expect an attorney to cost? What will it cost overall? I'm facing possession of marijuana (<35g) charges.
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Answered on January 29, 2014
Each attorney charges differently and it will depend greatly on your background, the facts of the case, whether a trial will be needed, etc. You...
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What are the ramifications of having a possession of marijuana (<35g) charge on my record beyond the immediate sentencing?
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Answered on January 29, 2014
You should definitely seek legal help. The collateral consequences of even these misdemeanors could be long lasting. This could impact college...
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What are some cirmstances a judge would put you on federal drug probation instead of prison?
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Answered on January 28, 2014
There are a variety of factors which can impact a sentence in federal court, including age and wellness. Also at play is the type of drug charge,...
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My dad is facing his first destruction of property charge, what type of sentence are we looking at?
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Answered on January 28, 2014
There are a variety of defenses in Missouri that center around a defendant's mental state and ability to "intend" to commit a crime. Some of these...
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