Most traffic infractions are minor. Police officers can pull people over for something as simple as a burned-out light bulb or making a rolling stop at an otherwise unoccupied intersection. A police officer may issue someone a ticket, and that ticket might also affect...
When married couples buy homes together, they picture raising their children there and possibly growing old in that space together. Few people stop to question what might happen if their marriage ends in divorce. When the strain on the marital relationship becomes...
Parents who are going through a breakup or divorce often have a hard time seeing the good in one another. They may convince themselves that it would benefit the children to cut the other parent out of the family's future. However, for most families undergoing a...
Of all the traumatic injuries someone might suffer in a car crash, a broken bone is far from the worst. Yes, fractures are undeniably painful and require quite some time for the body to heal, but most people expect to make a complete recovery after breaking a bone as...
Facing any kind of criminal charge can make someone worry about their future, but federal charges tend to be among the most intimidating. Individuals who learn that they are under federal investigation may panic and fail to take the appropriate steps necessary for...
If a Missouri police officer takes you into custody, you might wind up needing legal support. If the state files criminal charges against you, you’re guaranteed an opportunity to refute them. However, unless you have a clear understanding of Missouri laws, as well as...
If you're traveling in Missouri or elsewhere, and another vehicle hits you, it is imperative to monitor your health for the foreseeable future. You will no doubt undergo an initial medical examination, via ambulance transport to a hospital or airflight, if you have...
If you have made a legal decision to file a petition in a Missouri court to end your marriage, the following months will no doubt include a decision-making process, especially if you have children. It is natural to focus on issues that directly pertain to your...
We are proud to announce that attorney and founding partner of Rogers Sevastianos & Bante LLP, John P. Rogers, has been recognized by The Best Lawyers In America in the area of Criminal Defense for 2023. The Best Lawyers list recognizes attorneys across the country...
There’s often a lot of confusion surrounding the words murder, manslaughter and homicide. Some people use them as if they are interchangeable and they all mean the same thing. Others will say homicide consistently, as if talking about murder. But what is the actual...