February 1, 2017
“Special Victim” Term in Missouri Criminal CodeThe term “Special Victim” in the Missouri Criminal Code: As discussed in recent blog posts, Missouri has revamped its criminal code. Some of the main crimes that were amended were… Read More
January 31, 2017
Closing Arguments Podcast – Ep. 1H|W Attorneys Talk News and Criminal Law on New Podcast In this episode H|W attorneys, Mick Henderson and Steve Waterkotte, give… Read More
January 25, 2017
Hate Crime Offenses in MissouriWhat is a Hate Crime Offense in Missouri? Hate crime offenses are relatively new and have been enacted in many states at the urging of legislators. In the state of… Read More
January 18, 2017
Criminal Diversion Programs: What Are They?Missouri Criminal Diversion Programs A criminal diversion of a charge is a way of keeping a criminal conviction off your record. For example, someone charged with a criminal offense may be… Read More
January 18, 2017
Jefferson County Criminal Defense Lawyer – MissouriAre you facing a criminal charge in Jefferson County, Missouri? Do you need a Jefferson County criminal defense lawyer? Hillsboro is the county seat for Jefferson County. Jefferson County is… Read More
January 15, 2017
Missouri Changes Criminal Code2017 Changes to Missouri’s Criminal Code With a new year upon us, big changes were made to Missouri’s criminal code. This is the first widespread change to the Missouri Criminal… Read More
January 11, 2017
Missouri Assault Law Changes Discussed on FOX2 and KPLR11H|W Attorney Discusses Missouri Assault Law Changes H|W attorney Mick Henderson was invited on FOX2 news and KPLR11 news to discusss the effect of the new Missouri assault laws on… Read More
January 11, 2017
New Missouri Assault Law and School ChildrenImpact of Missouri Assault Law on School Children There has been much discussion about the new criminal code (effective January 1, 2017) in the state of Missouri. Especially the portions… Read More
December 14, 2016
H|W Attorneys Talk DWI Law on RadioH|W attorneys Steven Waterkotte and Mick Henderson joined radio host Kristi Carson to discuss driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases in Missouri. Some of the topics included field sobriety tests, checkpoints,… Read More
December 11, 2016
MO & IL Federal Criminal ChargesA federal case originates when an individual is accused of violating a federal criminal statute. The United States Attorney usually has the decision to bring charges before the prosecuting attorney… Read More