At Rose Legal Services, we think it is imperative that we keep our clients and potential clients up to date on the climate of criminal law in St. Louis. Check out our blog, featuring the latest updates on criminal law:
When a driver on a Missouri highway notices flashing lights, patrol vehicles, and traffic slowing to a stop ahead, that driver may be approaching a DUI checkpoint. These temporary roadblocks raise immediate questions: What happens at DUI checkpoints? Are DUI checkpoints legal in Missouri? Does someone have to stop at DUI checkpoints? At Rose Legal Services, we dedicate our […]
If a nurse is arrested for or charged with Driving While Intoxicated in Missouri, one of the first questions is whether their license is at risk. The answer is not automatic disqualification, but the situation requires immediate attention and careful handling with both the criminal court system and the Missouri State Board of Nursing. At […]
Most people arrested for DWI in Missouri don’t realize their license gets suspended through two completely separate legal processes – the criminal case and an administrative action by the Department of Revenue. These run on different timelines, have different rules, and can result in different outcomes. Understanding how administrative suspension works is critical because it […]
Refusing a breathalyzer test in Missouri can have immediate and serious consequences. Under Missouri’s Implied Consent Law, refusing chemical testing results in an automatic one-year revocation of driving privileges, separate from any criminal DWI charges. The revocation applies even if someone is never convicted of DWI in court. At Rose Legal Services, we dedicate our […]
A felony conviction creates serious obstacles that can persist for years, or even decades, after completing the sentence. These consequences extend far beyond immediate penalties like fines, probation, or incarceration. It’s important to remember that being charged with a felony does not mean conviction is inevitable. Many cases result in favorable outcomes through dismissal at […]
When facing criminal charges in Missouri with prior convictions on record, the risk of being charged as a persistent offender can dramatically increase the range of punishment, turning what might have been a probation case into years behind bars. Understanding Missouri’s persistent offender laws and how to avoid these enhancements is critical to protecting freedom. […]
When someone calls 911 and reports domestic violence in Missouri, a specific legal process begins that often cannot be stopped, even if the caller regrets making the call. Many people are shocked to learn that once police arrive, the alleged victim’s wishes become largely irrelevant. Officers will make arrests based on probable cause, and prosecutors […]
Being accused of violating probation doesn’t automatically mean going to jail or prison, but it does mean facing a judge who has broad discretion over what happens next. Missouri law gives courts multiple options when someone violates probation terms, ranging from warnings and modifications to 120-day institutional programs to full revocation and execution of the […]
False sexual assault accusations can and do destroy lives. Law enforcement rightfully takes these allegations seriously, assuming the alleged victim is telling the truth, which puts you at an immediate disadvantage. What you do in the first hours after learning about an allegation often determines whether you face criminal charges. Missouri’s sexual assault statutes carry […]
A DWI conviction on your record can create problems for years, appearing on background checks for jobs, professional licenses, and housing applications. Missouri law does allow expungement of first-offense DWI convictions and findings of guilt, but the requirements are strict and the waiting period is long. Understanding what’s possible, what the limitations are, and whether […]
Getting arrested for assault after someone else threw the first punch feels fundamentally unfair, but it happens regularly. Law enforcement officers responding to fights, domestic disputes, or altercations often can’t determine who started the conflict, and in many cases, they arrest everyone involved and let prosecutors sort it out later. Being hit first doesn’t automatically […]
Missouri’s fraudulent use of a credit device statute doesn’t require proof of elaborate schemes or criminal intent to steal. The law makes it a crime to use a credit or debit card knowing it’s unauthorized, and the penalty increases to a felony when the value exceeds $750 in any 30-day period. That threshold gets reached […]
