In Missouri, a criminal case can end three different ways. By plea, trial, or dismissal. If you are subject to sentencing by a judge, there are several different sentencing factors… Read More

Closing Arguments: Painkiller Epidemic & Death Penalty In this episode, H|W attorneys discuss the newly enacted measures in Missouri to prevent the painkiller epidemic and also discuss capital punishment and… Read More

Law Enforcement Identification Procedures: The eyewitness identification of the accused is frequently a critical piece of evidence for law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.  Identifications are usually in the form of… Read More

The 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

H|W Attorneys Talk News and Criminal Law on New Podcast                   In this episode H|W attorneys, Mick Henderson and Steve Waterkotte, give… Read More

What 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

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

Are 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

H|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

Impact 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