3 consequences of drug charges for college students
Drug use is extremely common on college campuses in the U.S. In fact, recent studies show that attending college full time doubles your likelihood of abusing drugs or alcohol—as compared to not attending college at all.For many students, drug use may seem like the...
How much marijuana possession is considered a felony?
With more states beginning to legalize marijuana use, either medically or recreationally, it is important for those who live in states where marijuana is illegal to be aware of the potential consequences. This is particularly important when crossing state lines, as...
A must to avoid: slip and fall accidents at retailers
Slip and fall accidents with injury will happen, but not likely on a banana peel.Customers who visit restaurants and retail, grocery or convenience stores have every reason to believe that they are strolling through a safe location that’s free of anything that can...
Avoid winter road accidents this season
Cold weather is nothing new to most Missourians. Still, with winter’s ice and snow come the increased possibility motorists will get into an accident, thanks to potentially reckless driving.As you are venturing out on the road this season, take a few precautions to...
Know when to talk to the police
Almost everybody has heard of Miranda Rights and “the right to remain silent.” It’s a familiar concept, but it’s tough to keep your cool when you feel like a deer in the headlights. When the police accuse somebody of a crime there’s a rush of adrenaline, anxiety and...
Motorcyclists: are cars able to see you?
Motorcycles are difficult to seeMotorcycles are much smaller than other vehicles on the road. Drivers can easily miss a motorcycle when they quickly glance around to check for traffic. Be careful to stay out of drivers' blind spots, and make sure that other drivers...
A criminal record will harm you down the road
It sometimes seems like law enforcement has it in for high school and college students. Other people can get home from the bars without being pulled over. But if you have your school decal in the window, there are the spinning lights. Students get arrested for a...
5 key steps to take after a distracted driving accident in Missouri
Missouri is one of only three states that haven't banned texting while driving. In fact, the National Safety Council recently called on Missouri and the other two states -- Montana and Arizona -- "to pass legislation immediately" and ban texting behind the wheel.The...
3 tips to handling your insurance company after an accident
It may be hard to think straight in the aftermath of a car accident. Perhaps people were injured or your car was totaled, and now you face enormous bills you did not anticipate. Your insurer is supposed to cover these types of situations, right?Unfortunately,...
How and why to draft a will in Missouri
Creating a will tends to lead people into considering the end of life and the possibility that it may happen at an unexpected time. This can sometimes be unpleasant for some people, but there are many benefits of having a will and those benefits make some discomfort...
