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answered on Oct 16, 2025

It sounds like you were placed in a very uncomfortable and invasive situation. In Missouri, most employment is **at-will**, meaning your employer can fire you for almost any reason, as long as it’s not discriminatory or retaliatory. However, your boss’s decision to search your personal... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2025

You’re right to ask this now, before it catches you off guard. Missouri is part of the Driver License Compact, which means it can be notified by other member states—like Arkansas—when a driver is suspended or convicted of certain offenses. Once Missouri receives notice, they have the... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

This is a complex situation because even though your probation terms don’t explicitly restrict firearm possession, state and federal laws may still apply. In Missouri and Kansas, misdemeanor DUI convictions generally do not disqualify someone from possessing a firearm. However, your conviction... View More

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answered on Jun 5, 2024

Obtaining a personal cultivation card usually takes a few weeks, but the exact time can vary depending on your location and the specific requirements of your state's program. You should start by researching your state's laws and regulations regarding personal cultivation cards.

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

In facing this challenging situation, it's essential to first collect all pertinent information, including any product descriptions, purchase records, and communications with the company. Documentation of the CBD product's advertised THC content, along with the results from your drug... View More

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answered on Nov 7, 2023

Missing your court date is a serious matter and can have significant legal consequences. You should immediately contact an attorney to help you resolve this issue.

An attorney can help you understand your options and protect your rights. They can also help you reschedule your trial date and... View More

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answered on Jul 21, 2023

Having a medical marijuana card may not automatically protect you from being fired if your employer has a strict drug-free policy and conducts drug tests. Employers have the right to establish their own policies regarding drug use, and they may choose to take disciplinary actions, including... View More

As of now, one who has a medical marijuana card in Missouri cannot purchase or own a firearm. This is not due to Missouri law, but rather the fact that cannabis is still federally classified a controlled substance This is a quickly-changing area of the law as there is pending federal legislation... View More

See if you qualify for a public defender and/or speak with a criminal defense attorney.

Under Missouri law, the period of limitation does not run: (1) During any time when the accused is absent from the state, but in no case shall this provision extend the period of limitation otherwise applicable by more than three years; or (2) During any time when the accused is concealing... View More

Even a valid medical marijuana card does have some limitations with regard to amount. Such as:

"Up to four ounces may be purchased per 30 days. The Department of Health may set limits on the amount of marijuana possessed, “provided that the limit is not less than a 60 days supply.”... View More