March 19th, 2026
By Staff
If you were arrested for what many people call a DUI, one of the first practical questions is simple: what happens to your car? In Missouri, the offense is called DWI, not DUI. Missouri law says a person commits driving while intoxicated if he or she operates a…
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If you are facing serious felony charges in Springfield, Missouri, you may feel pressure to find the “top” criminal defense lawyer fast. That is normal. When your freedom, record, job, and future are at risk, you want to make a smart decision quickly. But when it comes to…
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February 17th, 2026
By Staff
Worried you’re being accused of “obstruction of justice” in Springfield or Greene County, and you’re not even sure what that means in Missouri law? What is obstruction of justice in Missouri? In Missouri, “obstruction of justice” is usually not one single charge. It’s a phrase people use for…
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February 7th, 2026
By Staff
Have DWI arrests in Greene County increased? A recent edition of SGF Invest revealed something more nuanced: total DWI arrests in Greene County have been steady over the past five years, but the agency making those arrests has changed. According to the report by Steve Pokin, data compiled…
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January 22nd, 2026
By Staff
People often assume criminal charges can be filed at any time. Missouri’s statute of limitations sets deadlines for when criminal charges must be filed. Most misdemeanors must be charged within one year, most felonies within three years, but murder, attempted murder, forcible rape, and forcible sodomy have no…
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