Medical Marijuana Laws in Missouri
What are the Current Laws in Missouri for Medical Marijuana? After years of aggressive prosecution for the use of marijuana in Missouri, the voting public passed a ballot initiative legalizing medical marijuana in 2018. This ballot initiative allows for the medical use of marijuana when recommended…
Marijuana and Child Custody
Does Using Marijuana Make Me Look Like a Bad Parent in Court? Despite growing access to medical and even recreational marijuana, there is still a stigma associated with its use. While few people would bat an eye at a parent having a glass of wine after their children are put to bed, the same might…
Social Media in Fatal DWI Accident
While many people post images and videos to social media of partying or having a good time, posting images of drinking or doing drugs can be used as evidence in a criminal case. Videos of drinking shots, smoking weed, or videos showing the individual appears impaired can be admissible in court. If…
New College Students With DWI Arrests
Many families in Missouri are seeing their kids off from home to a college or university. Whether the new college-bound students are off to the University of Missouri, to Kansas University in Lawrence, or thousands of miles away, these young people may be facing new challenges. Unfortunately, some…
What is an Ignition Interlock Device After a Missouri DWI?
An ignition interlock device (IID) is like a breathalyzer for the ignition on your car. Also referred to as a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) in Missouri, the device is installed in a vehicle and requires blowing a “clean” breath sample in order to start and continue operating the…
Two People Arrested In Missouri Robbery
A man from Columbia was arrested Sunday, June 23, 2019, on suspicion of felony robbery . The robbery allegedly occurred over the sale of a PlayStation gaming console. A spokesperson from the Columbia Police Department, Jeff Pitts, stated that Marquan Dejuan Pitre, age 18, traveled to the alleged…
Marijuana DWI in Missouri
When most people think of a DUI charge (called DWI in Missouri), they typically picture a person intoxicated by alcohol. They may even picture open containers of beer or liquor strewn about the car. However, it is just as possible to become intoxicated by marijuana and be charged with a Missouri…