My son was charged with constructive possession of a controlled substance. He was in the backseat and drugs were found in front

The question is whether the possession of the pipe is enough to constructively imply possession of the controlled substance. The answer might be...

Is it possible I will be charged with a theft felony and is it possible to keep this from happening?

The answer is possibly yes you could be charged with a felony. The statute states that anyone "who has previously pled guilty to or been found...

Missouri: what's the consequence for applying for a duplicate license if suspended?

While you might be charged under the forgery statute if you make some false declaration in writing, what I have seen is the state charge a...

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Do I need a lawyer. What is going to happen. Best and worst case scenarios.

What you have here is called a constructive possession case. Possession can be actual, or it can be apparent from the circumstances. For the...

Can a warrant be issued for your arrest for not showing up in court if you never receive notice that you have to appear in court

When a charge is filed the Court has the option to issue a warrant or a summons. On felony cases and the more serious misdemeanors it is more...

Your problem demonstrates why the SIS is not as good as it used to be and can be of questionable benefit. The SIS (suspended imposition of...

In Missouri can I receive joint and equal custody of my son if I am a father?

I have seen that kind of arrangement used, but only if you can get him to school without fail. Usually judges find it is in the best interest of...

Stopped by cops with marijuana and scale, didnt arrest me but asked for my dealers name and number. what will happen now?

I don't think the police have a tremendous amount of leverage on you. Possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana is an A misdemeanor. And...

What are the consequences for receiving a Class B misdemeanor for shoplifting at Wal-Mart for more than $50 but less than $100?

I am a Missouri lawyer, not a Texas lawyer, but I would think that the worst consequence would be just having anything like a stealing charge on...

Class b

I agree with the others. You certainly need a lawyer. While your age and schooling might be some what mitigating, I would suggest that you go to...

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