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Should Missouri Marijuana Legalization Efforts Be Taken More Seriously By the Media?

September 10, 2014 by admin

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When it comes to marijuana reform, Missouri is rarely in the national conversation about targeted states and likely prospects for reform and future legalization. But that is a mistake.

Reformers here like Show Me Cannabis and Missouri NORML are quietly and effectively laying the groundwork for a very serious legalization ballot initiative in 2016, and Missouri is likely to catch a lot of people by surprise. Or at least, surprising to people who haven’t been paying attention. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug charges

Limited Medical Marijuana Bill Gains Traction with MO Lawmakers

April 29, 2014 by admin

Missouri state Representatives approved a measure on April 24 that could allow patients suffering from some seizure disorders to gain access to CBD or a marijuana extract. If passed, it would be the state’s first venture into medical marijuana, and one that is long overdue for many families and patients leaving the Show Me State for greener pastures. [Read more…]

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Is 2014 the Year for Marijuana Reform in Missouri?

February 7, 2014 by admin

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With each passing year, the climate surrounding marijuana reform seems to get more accepting. In Missouri, however, that hasn’t led us to any more permissive marijuana laws. On the contrary, we remain one of the states with the most restrictive marijuana laws of all. That doesn’t mean no one is trying to change this situation though, as three marijuana reform bills have already been proposed in 2014 and groups are also working to get legalization on the ballot come November. [Read more…]

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Missouri: Where Marijuana Can Lead to Life in Prison

December 2, 2013 by admin

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It seems like an exaggeration to suggest that marijuana could lead you to a life sentence. Unless weapons or other violence was involved, it just doesn’t seem logical. But at least one Missouri man is proof that marijuana charges can result in lengthy and unjustly severe penalties.

As reported by the Huffington Post, Jeff Mizanskey is serving life in prison without the possibility of parole. His horrific crime: possessing five pounds of marijuana. [Read more…]

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Meth Possession And Distribution Missouri – A Serious Problem

October 11, 2013 by admin

Though most drugs are thought of as big-city problems, methamphetamines are something that have spared no one in their scourge. In Missouri, meth labs have proliferated the countryside and meth use has spread into the cities and small towns alike. A recent article and series of interactive maps at PolicyMic.com illustrates how our state is outpacing most others in meth labs and overall damage from the drug. [Read more…]

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Unarmed St. Louis Man Shot and Charged with Resisting Arrest

August 31, 2013 by admin

When the police try to stop you, whether they are justified or not, the safest thing to do is at least stop and listen. This can be difficult, especially if you know you have a warrant or drugs on you. But running away will only lead to more criminal charges, and in the case of one St. Louis man, it could lead to you being shot. [Read more…]

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Marijuana Decriminalization in St. Louis

April 26, 2013 by admin

In the  latest of nationwide marijuana reform, city officials in St. Louis have recently voted to lessen penalties for those caught with pot. According to St. Louis Today, The Board of Aldermen voted 22-3 this week to significantly reduce penalties within the city. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug charges Tagged With: drug possession, marijuana

Missouri Car Thefts Up, Lawmakers to Blame?

March 14, 2013 by admin

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Car thefts in St. Louis and Kansas City, MO. are not new problems. But officials  say thieves are changing their preferences as thefts involving older cars are on the rise. Some are suggesting a new law may be to blame, actually encouraging thefts of cars more than 10 years old. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law Tagged With: theft

Despite Recommendations, Lawmakers Nix Changes to Drug Laws

March 1, 2013 by admin

It’s been 30 years since the criminal code of Missouri was updated. It’s high time. In order to make the proper changes, the state assembled a committed of prosecutors, defense lawyers, and lawmakers to make recommendations as to the many changes that are needed.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: drug charges Tagged With: drug possession

St. Louis Scanners – Worth the Privacy Invasions?

December 3, 2012 by admin

They are called automated license plate (recognition) scanners (ALPR), and St. Louis makes ongoing use of them. According to police officials, they are useful tools in the fight against crime. According to others, however, they represent a blatant invasion of privacy and a matter of serious concern in the growing surveillance state. [Read more…]

Filed Under: license plate scanners Tagged With: evidence, license plate scanners

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