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Miranda In Practice
Last episode, we talked about the basics of Miranda Rights. Let’s dive in and talk about Miranda in...
Miranda Rights
In today’s episode, Eric Vernon talks about Miranda Rights and how to invoke your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Complaining to HR
One of the most common question I receive is, “Should I make a complaint to HR?” And the answer is…maybe. Keep in mind that the HR Dept works for the employer, not for you. If you feel your rights are being violated, an attorney is your best...
What does the President’s most recent executive action on guns mean for you?
On March 27 a gunman in Boulder, Colorado went on a shooting spree, killing 10 people at a grocery store. This was only days after a shooter in Atlanta went on a spree leaving 8 dead across three spas on March 16. The crescendo to what has been some of our most...
Environmental Law
Ever since Robin Koogler, Esq. joined the Baldwin and Vernon team, we’ve added environmental law to our areas of expertise. Robin discusses why she focused on environmental laws, her previous projects with the EPA and her visions for Baldwin and Vernon as it...
Medical Marijuana
Now that medical marijuana is legal in the state of Missouri, we talk about some of the legal gray areas and your rights if approached by law...
8 Class A misdemeanors 1 Felony your teen could commit without realizing it
As the weather gets nicer, our beloved teens will be spending increasingly more time outdoors and socializing with one another. While these social interactions are great for them, there are many “fun” activities that seem harmless but could land them in serious...
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