What’s With This Police Brutality? Police brutality is not something that is new. We have had police brutality in this country since police were first employed. People seemed surprised that it happens. At least some people are. There Is No Excuse There are others who make excuses for it. There Read more…
Change My Probation Officer Can I change probation officers is one of the most often asked questions I get it. If you are having problems with your probation officer you might want to consider this. The more difficult your probation officer finds you to be when they are meeting or Read more…
Justice System Broken? People ask me is the American justice system broken? I do not think it is broken but it sure is bashed up. And I blame it on the Judges. You see, judges are the stewards of the justice system. And for the most part they are doing Read more…
From a Criminal Defense Attorney As a criminal defense attorney my primary responsibility to make sure that each of my clients gets the best possible defense to the charges levied against them. To be sure, that does not mean they will always be found not guilty. The truth is that Read more…
POST CONVICTION RELIEF One of the most frightening times in a trial lawyer’s career is when his client decides to speak in court or in a deposition. One of those moments came to haunt me many years ago and I still remember it. In fact I remember the moment but Read more…
The coronavirus has had an impact on many businesses. Fortunately as a criminal attorney and DUI attorney I am able to keep working. People still get into legal jams that need fixing. That is what I do. Please stay at home if you possibly can. When you must go out, Read more…
I Want To Get My Bond Reduced People were always asking, “How can I get my bond reduced?” Recently the Missouri Supreme Court established rules that maker it easier for people being held in pre-trial confinement to get their bond reduced while they are awaiting trial. The bond requirements being Read more…
In these tumultuous times many well-intended comments are misconstrued. It results from uncertainty, fear, insecurities and worries about Covid-19. That is perfectly understandable. For the past few days I have tried to urge people not to panic about the Covid-19 virus. I have urged my friends not to panic about Read more…
Coronavirus Scares People Perhaps you have heard me speak about living beyond fear or creating a Culture of Confidence®. Maybe you have seen some of my blog posts dealing with those subjects. The situation with Covid-19 or the coronavirus compels me to speak out. Don’t Panic As you may know Read more…
Concealed Carry Permit Concealed carry in Missouri has been allowed for a while. You can carry a handgun concealed on your person or in your vehicle without having to get a permit from the State of Missouri. So why get a concealed carry permit? There are some good reasons. Permits Read more…