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Federal Marijuana Law

Imagine a blank map of the United States, with some states in green, others in blue, and the remainder in gray. This is, essentially, the legal patchwork of federal marijuana law that exists in America today. At best, it’s a confusing collection of differing statutes. At worst, a…
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Difference Between State and Federal Drug Laws

Whenever there are both federal and state laws regulating the same thing, it can often be confusing as to what each version says and how they interact with each other. Drug laws in America and Missouri are no different.  If you’re facing potential drug charges in Missouri, there…
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Do Federal Drug Laws Supersede State Drug Laws?

Do Federal drug laws supersede State drug laws? Well, imagine you’re baking a cake with two layers that use different but equally delicious flavors. They may each have unique recipes with contrasting ingredients, but they’re both ultimately important to the cake’s overall quality.  Similar to that cake, drug…
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Is it Illegal to Text and Drive in Missouri?

For decades one of the most important lessons any student in Driver’s Ed would learn was, “Don’t drink and drive.” However, in more recent years, a new version of that lesson was created to keep up with advances in cell phone technology: “Don’t text and drive.”  Since 2012,…
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How Many Drinks is a .08 BAC?

One of the first lessons every new driver learns is don’t drive drunk. Unfortunately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that about every 39 minutes, someone dies from a drunk-driving accident. Perhaps the most complicating factor with DWI cases is the fact that feeling “drunk” can differ…
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