Gladstone Criminal Defense Blog

If you and your ex approach parenting differently

On Behalf of Jamison Associates | Jun 3, 2025 | Child Custody

Co-parenting is rarely simple. And when former partners have significantly different ideas about how to raise their child, the process can become downright frustrating. For example, one parent may prioritize structure, early bedtimes and strict screen-time limits,…

3 ways drivers end up facing DWI charges

On Behalf of Jamison Associates | Mar 1, 2025 | DWI

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses can result in significant consequences. Those accused of drunk driving are at risk of incarceration or probation. They may have to pay large fines as well as court costs. The courts can also suspend their driver’s license after…

The value of setting goals for property division in a divorce

On Behalf of Jamison Associates | Dec 4, 2024 | Divorce

People preparing for divorce can expect a roller coaster of emotions. Even those who believe they may be happier after divorce may still struggle throughout the process. Divorcing spouses often focus on every minor issue that arises. They end up fighting unnecessarily…

3 important inclusions in a Missouri parenting plan

On Behalf of Jamison Associates | Aug 29, 2024 | Child Custody

A parenting plan is an in-depth outline of how parents intend to share parental rights and responsibilities. Most people think of parenting plans as basic custody orders that divide parenting time between the adults. That is certainly a key element of any effective…

Is there a duty to retreat before defending oneself in Missouri?

On Behalf of Jamison Associates | Jun 4, 2024 | Criminal Defense

The law in Missouri makes it illegal to intentionally harm another person. Acts of violence can lead to assault charges or worse depending on what happens to the person affected by the incident. Violent crimes involving weapons, serious injury or death could lead to…

The Missouri definition of burglary is broader than most people think

On Behalf of Jamison Associates | Mar 11, 2024 | Criminal Defense

Missouri criminalizes a variety of different behaviors. It is illegal to steal property that belongs to another person or a business. It is also illegal to injure or intimidate people. Property crimes, white-collar crimes and violent crimes all cause harm to others in…

Truth, lies and police investigations

On Behalf of Jamison Associates | Dec 11, 2023 | Criminal Defense

Long gone are the days when the authorities were allowed to physically abuse suspects to extract a confession – but that doesn’t mean that the police can’t yank out other tools in their arsenal to get the evidence they need. Although the practice has become…

Does a prosecutor’s evidence make a criminal conviction likely?

On Behalf of Jamison Associates | Sep 8, 2023 | Criminal Defense

Many people who are subject to arrest by a police officer feel confident about their rights in the early stages of the process. They tell themselves and anyone who will listen that the officer must have made some kind of mistake. However, a day or a weekend in state…

Can one parent use their kids as a weapon against the other?

On Behalf of Jamison Associates | Jun 15, 2023 | Child Custody

People who have children together in Missouri effectively intertwine their lives permanently. Even if they choose to end their relationship with one another through separation or divorce, they will always have a connection through their children. In most cases, they…

Does uncontested divorce ever work out in Missouri?

On Behalf of Jamison Associates | Mar 20, 2023 | Divorce

Many divorces require a significant amount of time in court because the spouses involved don’t agree on anything. A judge has to hear the details of the marriage and each spouse’s circumstances, in addition to reviewing financial and legal records related to the…