A motion to suppress evidence is one of the most powerful tools available to a criminal defendant in Missouri. When it succeeds, it can result in the exclusion of key evidence from the prosecution's case. In some cases, the exclusion of that evidence is enough to...
If you are facing a federal criminal case in the St. Louis area, your case will almost certainly be handled in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Eastern District, commonly referred to as EDMO, is one of two federal judicial...
A Class A felony is the most serious felony classification in Missouri, carrying a sentence of 10 to 30 years or life in prison. Under Missouri Revised Statutes § 558.011, a person convicted of a Class A felony faces a minimum of 10 years in the Missouri Department of...
If you have received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice or the U.S. Attorney's Office identifying you as a "target" of a federal criminal investigation, this is one of the most serious legal situations a person can face. A federal target letter means federal...
When allegations of financial misconduct arise, the consequences can be immediate and severe. For business owners, executives, medical professionals, public officials, and other high-level professionals, financial crime charges threaten more than just freedom — they...
New Approaches, Changes, and Defense Strategies Drug crime enforcement and defense are not static. Laws evolve, enforcement priorities shift, and defense strategies adapt in response. In Missouri, drug-related charges remain some of the most aggressively prosecuted...
Medicare fraud allegations are serious, complex, and often overwhelming. Whether you are a physician, healthcare administrator, billing specialist, or business owner, being accused of Medicare fraud can put your career, finances, and freedom at risk. These cases are...
New Approaches, Changes, and Defense Strategies Drug crime enforcement and defense are not static. Laws evolve, enforcement priorities shift, and defense strategies adapt in response. In Missouri, drug-related charges remain some of the most aggressively prosecuted...
Why The Right Defense Matters Vehicular manslaughter is one of the most serious criminal charges a driver can face. It typically arises after a tragic accident that results in the loss of life, and it often brings intense emotional, legal, and public scrutiny. From...
Being accused of murder is one of the most serious and life-altering experiences anyone can face. In Missouri, a murder conviction can carry some of the harshest penalties under state law—including life imprisonment or even the death penalty. If you or a loved one is...