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Minor in Possession
Under Missouri law, possession of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 is a misdemeanor offense. Minor in possession charges are frustrating and should not be taken lightly. For example, a driver's license suspension is possible. Another critical aspect of the charge is how it will impact minors' futures -- specifically with future employers and job prospects.
There are many ways to avoid a license suspension and avoid having a minor in possession on your record. Contact The Hammon Law Firm's minor in possession lawyer to discuss your charge and the possible consequences. Because they know Missouri's minor in possession laws, they will be able to adequately advise you of your rights and help you determine what course of action is in your best interests. The firm's attorney also helps to defend charges of sale or distribution to a minor.
Drug Charges
If you are charged with violating Missouri drug laws, you should contact a Missouri drug lawyer. Many drug cases involve felony drug charges for possession, manufacturing, sale/distribution, or trafficking controlled substances such as methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, or prescription drugs. Other charges, such as marijuana possession, are generally misdemeanors. In both instances, it is important to have a drug attorney evaluate the case to obtain the best possible outcome for your situation.
With drug charge cases, there are many ways to challenge the validity of the charge. Our knowledgeable drug law attorney will evaluate the validity of the search warrant, the basis of the probable cause for the search warrant, the search and seizure itself, and, if charges resulted from an undercover investigation, whether there was an entrapment issue.
Property and Theft
Property and theft crimes include a wide range of offenses, such as stealing, receiving stolen property, forgery, passing a bad check, burglary, and robbery. These crimes can be misdemeanors or felonies, and thus, can have a wide range of consequences. The crimes also have similarities, so it is important to ensure that you were charged with the proper crime. Therefore, you should consult with a property crimes or theft crimes attorney to evaluate whether your case.
The property and theft crimes attorney at The Hammon Law Firm knows Missouri's laws and can properly advise you regarding your property or theft charges. They will apply the law to the facts of your case and evaluate whether the prosecution can prove all the elements of the offense. Additionally, they will advise you of your rights and work diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
Assault and Domestic Assault
Assault and domestic assault charges can be frustrating and embarrassing, partially because they often involve family members or friends. Whether they are the result of a night at a bar or an argument between significant others, most people wish the assault charges went away. Hiring the right attorney can help the matter come to an efficient resolution.
Additionally, assault charges that arise from domestic violence or domestic abuse also add stress to the relationship. Dealing with the charges take time, cost money, and take an emotional toll. Cumulatively, these burdens wear on the relationships and disrupt peaceful families. Contact a domestic assault attorney to help ease the stress of the charges.
The assault lawyer at The Hammon Law Firm understand Missouri's assault and domestic assault laws and can properly advise you regarding your charges. They will apply the law to the facts of your case and evaluate whether the prosecution can prove all the elements of the offense. Additionally, they will advise you of your rights and work diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
Moreover, The Hammon Law Firm is a family business, and they understand the family dynamic. Because they understand the value of a peaceful family environment, they work hard to ease any stress caused by the domestic abuse charges and get your life back on the right track.
Firearm Charges
Many states have complex weapons laws-specifically firearm laws. Legislators try to balance protecting society by banning certain weapons, or use of firearms, with upholding citizens' Second Amendment Rights (Right to Bear Arms). Missouri's gun laws and weapons laws are complicated as well. If you are charged with a weapons offense, such as unlawful use of a firearm or unlawful possession of a firearm, contact an attorney to discuss your rights.
At The Hammon Law Firm, the firearms charge lawyer understands Missouri's firearms laws and can properly advise you regarding your charges. They will apply the law to the facts of your case and evaluate whether the prosecution can prove all the elements of the offense. Additionally, they will advise you of your rights and work diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for you. Included in this effort is filing motions to suppress evidence, which can lead to dismissal of the case, if perhaps the search and seizure of the weapon was unconstitutional. The knowledgeable weapons charge attorney at The Hammon Law Firm will evaluate the validity of the search warrant, the basis of the probable cause for the search warrant, and the search and seizure itself.
Sex Offenses
Sex crimes are some of the most damaging charges in Missouri, as in many states. Not only are they serious accusations that carry significant punishments (i.e., possible fines and imprisonment), but also they can have long-lasting effects, such as having to register as a sex offender for life. Missouri categorizes their sex charges into various categories such as forcible rape, forcible sodomy, statutory rape, statutory sodomy, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, sexual abuse, and child molestation. If you are charged with a sex offense in Missouri, it is extremely important to consult with a sex crimes attorney regarding your charge.
At The Hammon Law Firm, the sex offense lawyer understands Missouri's sex offense laws and can properly advise you regarding your charges. They will apply the law to the facts of your case and evaluate whether the prosecution can prove all the elements of the offense. Additionally, they will advise you of your rights and work diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
Probation Revocations
Whether you are on probation for a felony or misdemeanor, or whether you have a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) or a suspended execution of sentence (SES), it is important to consult with an attorney if you are facing a probation violation. In many cases, you will have to attend court for a probation revocation hearing, at which time a judge could revoke your probation and either execute your sentence (if an SES) or sentence you (if an SIS). In either scenario, you want to avoid the execution of a sentence and avoid a conviction on your record.
Although the burden of proof at a probation revocation hearing is less stringent than a criminal trial (i.e., beyond a reasonable doubt), there are still ways to challenge your alleged probation violation. Defendants should investigate the case and evaluate all options. If you violated probation, contact a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who handles probation revocations to negotiate the best possible deal with the prosecution. They could possibly keep a judge from executing your sentence or from convicting you.
The criminal defense lawyer at The Hammon Law Firm has experience with both felony and misdemeanor probation revocation hearings. They understand the severity of hearings --specifically the impact the results can have on Defendants' lives -- and they have the knowledge to properly advise you regarding your violations. They will evaluate whether the prosecution can prove the violation, advice you of your rights, and work diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
Expungements
Expungements are a valuable tool for citizens. Missouri's expungement laws allow citizens to seal their criminal records. In other words, expunged records are closed to the public. However, the laws are very specific as to what can be expunged (i.e., what records can be sealed). Most commonly, citizens can expunge arrest records. This is beneficial because without expunging them, they might still show up on background checks, even if the arrest did not result in a criminal conviction.
In 2017, Missouri expanded its expungement laws to allow for expungements of certain crimes. Although the statute is very limited in terms of what crimes can be expunged, if you have a criminal conviction, it might be worthwhile to talk to an expungment attorney about the matter.
The criminal defense lawyer at The Hammon Law Firm has experience with expungements. They understand the impact that arrest records and criminal convictions can have on people's lives -- specifically when they are applying for jobs. The firm's attorney will evaluate if you can expunge any part of your record, advise you of your rights, and work diligently to achieve your goal.
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