Legal Question in Criminal Law in Missouri

I have handled a great number of these cases in the thirty-three years I have been practicing law. No one should go to court and just plead guilty. There is every reason to believe that, with an attorney, your parent can avoid jail time, avoid a conviction and possibly avoid a great deal of expense. In many cases an attorney is able to negotiate a plea bargain on behalf of the defendant which accomplishes all of these goals. The defendant might be placed on probation and might have to attend a class and/or perform some community service. But, in the long run, these conditions are well worth it to avoid all of the other negative consequences of being charged with this offense. If this matter is in my geographical area, I might be able to help your parent myself. Either you or your parent should feel free to call me.