Yes — under Missouri law you can be charged with drug possession as a passenger in a car even if the drugs weren’t found on your body or in your belongings. While a conviction requires the person to know the drugs are there and to be in control of them, in...
For some time, Missouri has been cracking down on motorists who flee a traffic stop. Now Missouri has passed a new criminal law that allows prosecutors to charge those who run from police in a vehicle with a very serious felony charge called aggravated resisting...
Commercial drivers face stricter rules than regular motorists. One of the most misunderstood laws that applies only to CDL licenses is the “anti-masking law.” If you hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL), this rule can make a simple moving violation much more...
When a criminal case draws strong opinions, intense media coverage, or community pressure, the right to a fair trial can be at risk. In Missouri, a “change of venue” is one important legal tool that exists to protect that right. At James Law Group, we have...
In Missouri, a grand jury is a 12-person citizen panel that decides whether there’s probable cause to put someone on trial for a crime. The prosecutor presents evidence to the jury members. Nine of the 12 must agree to return an indictment (a “true bill”), which...
