Can Off-Duty Police Officers Write Tickets in St. Louis? Although many people assume the answer to this question is no, off-duty police officers throughout the state of Missouri can indeed… Read More

Missouri’s Castle Doctrine – Self-Defense Recently, in St. Louis, Missouri, two burglary suspects were shot and killed by their victims inside the home they were attempting to rob, according to… Read More

Defending a Missouri Assault Case In Missouri, there are three degrees of assault – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. First degree and second degree assault are both felony charges, while assault… Read More

Increased Bail Expected in St. Louis Gun Cases Judges are cracking down on St. Louis gun cases. Defendants charged with a gun or weapon offense in the St. Louis area… Read More

What Constitutes Operating a Vehicle in a Missouri DWI Case? In Missouri, one of the elements a prosecutor must prove in a DWI case is that the defendant was in… Read More

A Missouri MIP and the Abuse and Lose Law A Missouri MIP (minor in possession) may not seem like a big deal, but it can have several negative consequences. Under… Read More

Missouri Fraudulent Use of a Credit or Debit Device In Missouri, a person commits the crime of fraudulent use of a credit device or debit device if he or she… Read More

Child Order of Protection in Missouri If you have been served with a Missouri ex parte child order of protection, it is vital that you seek an experienced and aggressive… Read More

Henderson & Waterkotte, P.C. Opens Second Office ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis criminal defense and personal injury law firm of Henderson & Waterkotte has announced the opening of its… Read More

Understanding Missouri SIS Probation In Missouri, there are generally two forms of probation – SIS probation and SES probation. SIS (Suspended Imposition of Sentence) probation is where a defendant pleads… Read More