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Harsher Penalties on Drug Crimes Due to Heroin-Opiate Deaths on the Rise
As the opioid crisis continues, criminal courts are being pressured to harshly penalize drug crime offenders. Visit our St. Louis drug crime law firm’s blog for details.
Read more: Harsher Penalties on Drug Crimes Due to Heroin-Opiate Deaths on the RiseMissouri Supreme Court Decision Cites Poorly Worded Law that Makes Most Theft Crimes Misdemeanors
Missouri defense lawyers at JMH Law Firm, LLC discuss State v. Bazell and it's impact on criminal cases.
Read more: Missouri Supreme Court Decision Cites Poorly Worded Law that Makes Most Theft Crimes MisdemeanorsCan Police Force You to Unlock Your Phone?
Police can make suspects unlock fingerprint-protected phones with a warrant. Contact a St. Louis criminal lawyer at JMH Law Firm, LLC for more information.
Read more: Can Police Force You to Unlock Your Phone?MO Supreme Court DWI Ruling May Impact Thousands
JMH Law Firm, LLC is available to review your DWI case. Contact a St. Louis DWI lawyer today to get started.
Read more: MO Supreme Court DWI Ruling May Impact ThousandsMissouri Measure May Change Process to Regain Driver's License after a Drunk Driving Offense
Missouri residents convicted of a DWI may regain their driving privileges sooner under a new law. Contact our St. Louis firm for help with your DWI.
Read more: Missouri Measure May Change Process to Regain Driver's License after a Drunk Driving OffenseWill Prisoners Now Be Eligible for Pell Grants?
Studies show that prisoners who receive an education while behind bars are far less likely to commit crimes after completing their sentence terms.
Read more: Will Prisoners Now Be Eligible for Pell Grants?College Teen Draws Swastika in Dorm and Is Charged with a Hate Crime
In the latest blog from JMH Law Firm, LLC, we discuss a UM teen who was charged with a hate crime. Read on for more about this story.
Read more: College Teen Draws Swastika in Dorm and Is Charged with a Hate CrimeExclusion of Black Jurors Highlights a Problem in St. Louis Justice System
St. Louis is a town with a high percentage of black residents, and yet, are the most disadvantaged when it comes to justice. Learn more here!
Read more: Exclusion of Black Jurors Highlights a Problem in St. Louis Justice SystemStories in “Hidden Faces of Courage” Lends a Voice to Incarcerated Women Leaving Prison
Our most recent blog discusses the struggles that formerly incarcerated women face when returning to life outside of prison. Read on to learn more.
Read more: Stories in “Hidden Faces of Courage” Lends a Voice to Incarcerated Women Leaving PrisonMan Serving Enhanced Sentence for Drug Possession Finds Life Renewed Through Art
In our most recent blog, we share a story about a young man who is serving an over 20-year prison sentence for drug crime convictions. Read on to learn more!
Read more: Man Serving Enhanced Sentence for Drug Possession Finds Life Renewed Through ArtProposed Legislation Would Improve Unfair Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
New legislation would improve unfair sentencing in the United States. Learn more about mandatory minimum reform on our blog.
Read more: Proposed Legislation Would Improve Unfair Mandatory Minimum SentencingCrime Is Up in St. Louis Due to "Ferguson Effect"
In the wake of the Ferguson shooting, the city plans to add more officers to its department to address rising crime. Read more about this news from our blog!
Read more: Crime Is Up in St. Louis Due to "Ferguson Effect"Missouri Incarceration Rates Among Highest in the Country
According to a study, Missouri has the ninth-largest prison population in the United States. Learn more about Missouri's prison problem on our criminal defense blog!
Read more: Missouri Incarceration Rates Among Highest in the CountryWhat Missouri's Amendment 2 Means for Criminal Justice
Criminal defense lawyers strongly oppose Amendment 2. Learn more from the St. Louis defense attorneys at JMH Law.
Read more: What Missouri's Amendment 2 Means for Criminal Justice
