It has happened to all of us. You’re driving on the Interstate and suddenly find yourself surrounded on all sides by semi-trucks. Your heart races. Your palms sweat. You feel like the trucks are moving closer and closer to your vehicle. In most cases, of course,...
If you’ve never faced charges for drug possession, you may not know the actions a court can take. But in Missouri, you can receive harsh punishments for having drugs. The sentence you receive can depend on the type of substance you have. A punishment for possession...
Perhaps you’ve seen it on your way to work—the person in the lane next to you texting or watching a movie during their commute. Or maybe you see someone eating their morning bowl of cereal or putting on makeup instead of having their hands on the steering wheel. You...
Accidents can happen under varying circumstances. It is always important for driver's to be aware of their surroundings and to avoid distractions. Unfortunately, not all drivers can avoid accidents that cause serious injuries and that could lead to personal injury...
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When a person is accused of a crime, it is up to the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person is guilty of the crime. Of course, there are sometimes different ways in which individuals could handle their criminal cases, such as by pleading guilty...
Going shopping should be a relatively safe outing for most people. It is up to the store owners and personnel to ensure that customers remain safe while they are at the establishment. There are many issues that can come up during a trip, but some people never take the...
Married couples typically want to have a loving, trusting and strong relationship. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many people around Missouri and across the country. Some marital relationships can face significant issues that can lead to breakdowns in...
When a vehicle fails to remain in the correct lane, there is often little other drivers can do to avoid a collision. They may try to do their best to get out of the way, but in many cases, a driver may suddenly veer into the wrong lane without giving other travelers...
No one wants to feel as if he or she is trapped in a situation. However, if a person is taken into police custody and charged with a crime, he or she is not free to leave unless released by authorities. In some instances, this trapped feeling could cause a person to...
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