I am representing myself in a misdimeanor case and want to change venue. How do I go about it?

You'd have to make a motion and include your legal reasoning. Probably not something you want to try and do on your own, because if you fail it...

Can I go into my renter house after the tenants have moved out,even though they still have belongings in that house?

It's actually pretty dicey in MO without a court order. Even if they're in the house illegally, it's potentially a felony to perform a self-help...

Unfortunately, it will take at least a month or so to get this done legally unless there are drugs, violence, or massive destruction involved, or...

I was with my friend when he used a stolen credit card he told the cops it was we both got arrested should i go to trial?

My sense is that the prosecution may have a problem proving corpus delicti, since a statement by a defendant or accomplice alone is not sufficient...

How long does the law have to pursue charges against you in the state of MO for the distrubution of less than 5 grams of weed?

I am guessing you mean you were arrested for it, since to be charged with it is actually a step in prosecution, which would freeze the statute of...

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Do the tenants of my single family home in MO have to remove opossum from garage or do I?

If the provision you quoted is the strongest statement you make affecting the issue of who would be responsible for that, I would say that a court...

Does a bench warrant for failure to appear for court date on back child support get released once the child support is current?

I don't know Illinois law on the subject, but in at least some jurisdictions, failure to appear can be a separate and independent charge from the...

My father pled guilty to Description: Domestic Assault - 3rd Degree - 1st/2nd Offense { Misdemeanor A

This might be nearly as far-fetched as a governor's pardon, but another possible but unlikely avenue would be to make a motion to the court to...

What happens in criminal court in Missouri for DWI with my situation?

Hi there. I'm a little unclear on what you mean by some of what you're saying, but the answer to your question likely depends on factors like what...

I am 19 & being charged with petty larceny in St. Louis Missouri. I was booked and released but I had a court date today.

I would edit this question if possible. Obviously posting on this site is far from confidential. If the prosecution is able to link this post to...