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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January 29th, 2026
By Staff
Losing firearm rights after a conviction can affect work, hunting, and daily life. Many Missourians search for an application to restore gun rights in Missouri without realizing the state does not use a single, standardized form. Instead, restoration depends on the conviction, the relief sought, and whether state…
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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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January 15th, 2026
By Staff
What does a life sentence mean in Missouri? People often hear the phrase “life sentence” and assume it means the same thing everywhere. In Missouri, a life sentence means imprisonment for the rest of a person’s natural life, unless parole is later granted. Some life sentences allow parole…
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