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Roe v Wade Overturned: What does it mean?

Roe v Wade Overturned: What does it mean? On June 24th, 2022, Roe v. Wade was overturned on a 5-4 vote, ending an almost 50-year federal protection over abortions in the first trimesters of a pregnancy. With the overturn causing an uproar of protests and social media activity, many are now asking what happens next and what it means to them. The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked back in May, leading people to be unsure if a right given to them in 1973 would be taken away almost fifty years later. Now that it has, it is essential to understand what this looks like in each state and how it affects people everywhere. Is Abortion Illegal Everywhere [...]

By | 2022-09-27T12:30:37-05:00 August 11th, 2022|Public Policy|Comments Off on Roe v Wade Overturned: What does it mean?
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Can You Still Get a DWI If You Are Under 0.08%

All fifty states, including Missouri, follow strict driving while intoxicated (DWI) laws and regulations to ensure the safety and accountability of motorists. Federally, the blood alcohol concentration level stated to be illegal is 0.08%. For many, this may make it seem as if you have a lower BAC; no penalties are given. However, with a BAC of 0.08%, that only allows law enforcement to arrest drivers immediately, with no need for additional evidence against the driver. However, a conviction can be given with or without a BAC level. Law enforcement must find evidence of impairment for a DWI to be given. Swerving, missing stop signs, running red lights, physical attributes, and other irregularities in driving laws can be seen as [...]

By | 2022-07-27T12:19:14-05:00 July 27th, 2022|Criminal Law|Comments Off on Can You Still Get a DWI If You Are Under 0.08%
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The Current Roe v Wade Debate and What it Can Mean to Women’s Rights

In 1973, Roe v Wade changed the outlook of women’s rights to abortion throughout the country. The US Supreme Court took down the Texas statute banning abortion and made it legal for women to have the procedure in the United States. In the past, abortions were illegal throughout most states and would lead to women having an unwanted child, looking for unlawful abortion options, or seeking out medications that could help. This raised the rate of abortion medications being sold and doctors performing dangerous and illegal procedures. Soon, the medicines were also anointed illegal, and women’s right to abortions was cut in more ways than one. For many women and activists in the country, this caused outrage. Groups and people, [...]

By | 2022-05-26T09:09:57-05:00 May 26th, 2022|Public Policy|Comments Off on The Current Roe v Wade Debate and What it Can Mean to Women’s Rights
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Frequently asked questions about FMLA

Signed into law in 1993 by President Bill Clinton, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave a year, and requires group health benefits to be maintained during the leave as if employees continued to work instead of taking leave. Employees are also entitled to return to their same or an equivalent job at the end of their FMLA leave. The FMLA also provides certain military family leave entitlements. Eligible employees may take FMLA leave for specified reasons related to certain military deployments of their family members. Additionally, they may take up to 26 weeks of FMLA leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with [...]

By | 2022-02-10T13:34:03-06:00 February 10th, 2022|Employee Rights|Comments Off on Frequently asked questions about FMLA
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What do you do if you’re pulled over for DWI?

There are few things more terrifying than getting pulled over after you have been socially drinking with friends. Even if you have stayed within the legal limits, or have had several hours pass since your last drink, you can attract the attention of an officer with something as simple as a blinker-less lane change, or what could be perceived as irregular driving: driving too fast or too slow, turning indecision, or other actions that stand out. You could also just be driving at a time and place when officers are expecting drunk drivers. Regardless of how many drinks you may have had, and when you last had them, there are some basic principles that you should be aware of and [...]

By | 2021-09-29T04:52:52-05:00 September 29th, 2021|Criminal Law|Comments Off on What do you do if you’re pulled over for DWI?
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6 things you should know about police-civilian interactions

While serving as enforcers of the law, police officers are not above the law themselves. When they fail to abide by the rules governing their actions, or infringe upon the civil rights of citizens, they can be held accountable. As an example, if a police officer is guilty of domestic violence, hit and run, or any other crime, a judge can sentence the officer to the same punishments as a civilian would face. The officer can serve time in prison, pay fines, and be on probation. This can apply to an officer’s actions on-duty as well. Arresting a person is a powerful tool for law enforcement. Arrests can be made when an officer witnesses a violation of the law, or [...]

By | 2021-05-20T16:02:25-05:00 May 20th, 2021|Criminal Law|Comments Off on 6 things you should know about police-civilian interactions
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Application to the Coast Guard

Eric Vernon talks about his involvement with the US Coast Guard, from his early years to being an admissions partner. If you have any interest in all in being a part of the Coast Guard, give Eric a call and he can help you with the application process.

By | 2021-05-13T16:40:10-05:00 May 13th, 2021|Podcast|Comments Off on Application to the Coast Guard
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