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Stopped or questioned by law enforcement? Follow the script! Officer, I wish to leave at this time. If I am free to leave, please let me know immediately so that I may go about my business. If I am NOT free to leave, then I wish to have my attorney present for any and all questioning. ... I DO NOT consent to any search. I DO NOT consent to the impounding of my property. I wish to have my attorney present for any and all questioning. I wish to remain silent. I want my attorney present.

Thomas, writing for the unanimous court, noted that the "recognition that police officers perform many civic tasks in modern society was just that a recognition that these tasks exist, and not an open-ended license to perform them anywhere." "What is reasonable for vehicles is different from what is reasonable for homes," he wrote.

"Thursday's ruling will certainly make it more difficult for juvenile offenders like Jones to show judges they deserve another chance at freedom somewhere down the road, says Cardozo Law School's Kathryn Miller. "It's going to be much harder to convince judges" that evidence of rehabilitation is relevant, she says."

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"Despite widespread changes on the state level, marijuana remains illegal under federal laws. The discrepancy causes obstacles for the cannabis industry, which has been locked out of traditional banking arrangements and interstate commerce. Even in states where cannabis use is legal, some government employees have been told not to use the drug or face termination." Is Missouri on the route to recreational use of cannabis?

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A bit of humor for Facebook today. "I am not a cat"

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"At the beginning of the year, a new Missouri law raising the age at which teenagers can be charged as adults for crimes, and thus sending them to adult prison ...facilities, was supposed to take effect but across the state, many courts and prosecutors are acting as if the law was never passed and nothing has changed, The Kansas City Star reports." See more

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"In 2009, the National Academy of Sciences released a groundbreaking report detailing problems with many forensic techniques in use in criminal proceedings. The report raised issues about the substantial rates of erroneous results in forensic disciplines including bite marks, and highlights its lack of scientific validation. "

"Many departments have no policies at all despite using these tools for years, the report reads. Nearly half of the departments that responded to our records requests (40 out of 81) indicated they had no policies in place. Even when policies exist, they are often remarkably vague.

Get to know us? Myranda Hogg, Legal Assistant: Since 2018, Myranda has served as our legal assistant and office administrator. Myranda is a graduate of Lindenwood University and has a Bachelor’s of Science (degree) in Criminal Justice. She has a true passion for justice and revels in supporting our clients through the entire legal process. In her spare time she enjoys podcasts, exploring the outdoors, and horticulture.

"After a judge granted an evidentiary hearing in February 2020, Kennebrew testified that she had falsely implicated Mr. Forbes because she had been intimated into doing so by two local men who knew her from around the neighborhood and who had threatened to harm her and her family if she did not implicate Mr. Forbes, according to court documents."

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Get to know us? Paul O'Rourke Attorney and Owner: Paul enlisted in the United States Navy entering the Navy's Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) program. He proudly gave 12 years of his life serving his country and during that time became a husband and a father. He ended his Navy career to stay rooted with his family and entered the police academy, where he was appointed as the class leader and graduated at the top of his class.... Upon his completion of training at the academy, he immediately went to work as a police officer for the St. Charles County Sheriff's Department for four and a half years . His interest in law was renewed while working as a deputy. Continuing higher up the legal ladder, Paul was accepted into St. Louis University's School of Law where he graduated in 2011 and was admitted to the Missouri Bar. O'Rourke's experience was quickly noticed and he was hired as the St. Charles County Prosecutor serving for two and half years. Paul's vast knowledge of law is truly the sum of his past experiences and various legal positions. His diverse background has awarded him with many different insights and perspectives. His ability to problem solve under pressure and quickly develop strategies while remaining poised, were perfected with his time in the navy. His time and experience as a police officer are invaluable, as he mastered unique interviewing and communication skills as well as a distinct competency to scrutinize reports and review for inconsistencies. He truly understands the procedures of law enforcement and a person's civil rights. His time as a Prosecuting Attorney has given Paul a front row seat to the mind of a prosecutor. Paul O'Rourke has been on all sides of the law. Now, criminal defense attorney protecting the rights of the community.

"The ballot measure won the approval of nearly two-thirds of voters. Overall Missouri ranks fifth-fastest market out of 21 states to pass medical marijuana since 2005."

"After rising for three years in a row, marijuana arrests in the United States fell by 18 percent in 2019, according to the FBI's latest numbers. Police made about 545,600 marijuana arrests last year, compared to about 663,400 in 2018. As usual, the vast majority of those arrests92 percentwere for possession rather than manufacture or sale."

This is just to lighten up your day. Always like to watch Judge Caprio's levity and compassion for his fellow human beings.

Here is an extensive profile on the next potential nominee for SCOTUS. This is a good read if you are wanting to know more about Amy Coney Barrett.

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We have a question for our friends on Facebook. Do you keep a physical copy of your car insurance in your wallet or a digital copy on your phone? . . If you only have a digital copy, would you willingly hand your cell phone to law enforcement during a traffic stop? Why or why not?

"New Jersey’s highest court ruled Monday that authorities can compel defendants to turn over their phone pass-codes in order for them to retrieve information from the device through a search warrant."

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At what age should an individual stand trial as an adult in regards to juvenile justice?

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Have you ever wondered what your rights are as a criminal defendant? Here is a great graphic that demonstrates some of your rights as a citizen. Even if you have never been in legal trouble, it's great information!

"A defense attorney for a man accused of killing two women in Cass County says a Kansas City police officer had a sexual relationship with a witness in the case and conducted his own unofficial investigation before being asked to stop."