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Aug. 28, 2023

In Missouri, a defendant facing criminal charges may be able to post bail to secure their temporary release. This involves depositing an amount of money to ensure that the defendant turns up for court proceedings. However, there are specific laws in Missouri that govern bail and bail bonds. In addition, the court officer or judge will consider various factors to determine whether to grant or deny bail to the defendant and the amount of bail.

Aug. 3, 2023

It is a person’s right to defend themselves or others from physical harm. In cases where someone is using self-defense as the grounds for harming someone else, the questions that arise concern location, imminent threat, type of force, and what or who was being defended.

June 6, 2023

You’ve been charged with a crime, and in your heart, you know you committed it. You figure it’s best just to plead guilty in hopes that they’ll go easy on you to reward your honesty. But putting your hope into this could end up with you in a worse situation. They could just as easily “throw the book” at you.

May 16, 2023

Few people make it through life without getting some sort of ticket for an alleged traffic violation. Speeding, a tail light that doesn’t work, and rolling through a stop sign are a few common ones.

Jan. 25, 2023

A DWI conviction can follow you for years. Even after you have pained your fine and served your time, you may be facing heavy restrictions on your driving privileges, such as having to blow into a breathalyzer every time you want to drive somewhere.

Jan. 20, 2023

Whether you've been accused of a major or minor drug charge, you need help from a drug charge attorney. Drug charges are serious and the consequences are often harsh and long-lasting. Turn to Walker Law LLC to get help from a drug possession attorney. We can help with anything from misdemeanors to felonies in Chesterfield, MO.

Nov. 24, 2022

The immediate and long-term ramifications of a criminal arrest, conviction, or record are often devastating. Such a criminal record can cause increased difficulties in obtaining scholarship, loan, accommodation, employment opportunities, and public benefits.

Oct. 10, 2022

In the state of Missouri, a person could get a license suspension for violating a traffic law, getting too many driving points, DUI conviction, or other traffic-related offenses. With your license suspended, you will be prohibited from driving legally in the state.

Sept. 30, 2022

In the state of Missouri, a motorist may be issued a traffic ticket for committing a traffic offense or violating a traffic law. Examples of traffic violations include speeding, drunk driving, running a red light, reckless driving, driving without a license, or parking near a fire hydrant.

Aug. 22, 2022

Being charged with a sex crime can be an intense and frightening experience. A sex crime conviction can haunt you for the rest of your life, which is why you should act immediately to protect your rights and fight for a favorable outcome.