I received a DWI in Ray County, Missouri, on December 21, 2024. I'm currently on probation for drug-related offenses and have previously violated probation with an AWOL and getting arrested. I have had a public defender to represent me. What should I expect in terms of legal consequences, and... View More

My boyfriend is being held in Madison County, Illinois, due to an issue related to Lincoln County, Missouri. He was charged and sentenced to five years of probation, which was suspended. He has been held for five days, including two days over the weekend, and we haven't received any... View More

I'm wondering if a criminal case for the unlawful use of public assistance, covering the years 2017-2021 and filed in Missouri, can be dismissed due to its age. A warrant was issued in August 2024, and I'm unaware of any new developments since then. I'm also seeking a lawyer who may... View More

I met someone for the first time, and they willingly gave me the keys to their car, which was parked in front of their residential house. The car was never moved. Later, the person accused me of trying to steal their car, despite having given me the keys voluntarily. During the encounter, this... View More

Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Mar 13, 2025

Unless I’m missing something, it sounds like you’ve answered your question in the affirmative. You had an actual trial and were apparently convicted? If so, then you

In St. Louis, MO, the defendant, with a history of felony convictions including burglary, assault, and kidnapping, was released early from a 6-year sentence. He now faces new charges: Kidnapping - 1st Degree, Assault - 2nd Degree, Armed Criminal Action, Unlawful Use of Weapon - Subsection 4 -... View More

In St. Louis, MO, the defendant, who has a history of felony convictions (Burglary - 2nd Degree, Receiving Stolen Property, Kidnapping 2nd Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, and Theft/Stealing - Felony C), was released early from a 6-year sentence. He now faces new charges including Kidnapping - 1st... View More

My son is facing a felony charge in Missouri for violating a protection order by harassing his girlfriend. He has been in jail since January 26, 2025, and is currently awaiting trial. He has a prior misdemeanor for a similar offense and does not have a lawyer yet. What percentage of his sentence... View More

In St. Charles, Missouri, a friend's grandmother took photos of my credit card and ID from my wallet without my permission. She did this intentionally and plans to use the information. I haven't reported it to authorities yet, and there have been no unauthorized transactions or other... View More

I was pulled over by an officer for turning off my headlights before pulling into my driveway. The officer called a K9 unit because he suspected I was trying to hide something illegal, stating I acted suspicious, and my eyes appeared glassy and red. The traffic stop lasted about 20 minutes before... View More

I have a warrant for failure to appear in Barry County, MO, and my bond is set at $23.25 or 24 hours in jail. Can I go to the jail, pay the $23.25, and be released?

I was assaulted by my sister's husband when I went to get the car from my brother's estate. Despite reporting the assault to multiple authorities, including the chief of police and the district attorney, no charges have been filed. The assistant county attorney decided not to file charges... View More

I was the target of a sextortion scam two years ago where someone on Snapchat claimed to be an adult but later said she was a minor and demanded money via Cash App. They threatened to contact the FBI and sent a screenshot to my family members. An adult male was the one who actually sent the message... View More

I am concerned about my wife's legal situation. She has a new stealing charge and a probation revocation hearing scheduled in St. Charles County. She hasn't had any previous violations while on probation. Is there a chance she might go to jail?

I live in a mobile home owned by my grandparents in Missouri with my 18-month-old child. My father and his girlfriend live in a shed on the property and are using drugs. We've asked them to leave, but they refuse. I'm concerned about calling the police because of the drugs in the shed,... View More

I was in my home when my roommate and his girlfriend began yelling at each other. I approached them to try to calm my roommate down, and his girlfriend pepper sprayed both of us. I washed my eyes out, but my face and eyes burned for a week, and I haven't fully recovered my vision. My eyes... View More

Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Feb 26, 2025

You may call the police and ask them to take a report. You may also file a civil lawsuit if you feel it is worth doing so.

V's siblings would like to explore legal actions against a defendant (D) who, after manipulating her boyfriend into committing murder, wrongfully accused V of medical abuse. The court accepted D's claims at trial, leading to a 10-year plea deal. D profits from her crime through media... View More

I was incarcerated for two weeks and left my dog with a hotel housekeeper, a situation captured on police body cam footage. Upon my release, my family and I attempted to retrieve my dog, but the housekeeper claimed the dog ran away or was at the humane society. After involving the local police,... View More

Was sent a notice about a month ago not once did it mention towing date or fee. There was communication on my end to management established a plan to get my car moved that month. Come to find my car missing, for al I know I thought it was stolen. I’m assuming someone from my HOA falsely... View More

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answered on Jan 18, 2025

It sounds like a frustrating situation, and you may have a valid concern regarding the towing of your car. If your HOA or management agreed to a plan with you to move the car and then had it towed without proper notice, it could be a violation of your rights. Review the notice you received to see... View More

Can small districts be all in the same team , such as judge prosecutor and public defender

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answered on Jan 18, 2025

In smaller judicial districts, there can be concerning dynamics where legal professionals work closely together and develop overly familiar relationships. This situation might lead to inappropriate collaborations or oversights that compromise justice, like a judge dismissing evidence of police... View More

police falsified my consented time to search my property then left the consent form in my back shed. they now have no official record to have searched my property

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answered on Jan 13, 2025

I'm sorry you're experiencing this situation. Consent forms for searches must be accurate and truthful. If you believe the time was altered or the consent was falsified, this could be a serious issue.

It's important to document everything you know about the incident,... View More