Separation is rarely simple. It can leave you feeling uncertain, anxious, and overwhelmed by everything that suddenly needs attention, from dividing assets and arranging parenting schedules to ensuring your safety if there’s Domestic and Family Violence involved. For many people on the Gold Coast, this is one of the hardest chapters in life. But you  … Read more

It’s a familiar scene: you’re driving at night, a passenger turns on the dome light to look for something, and someone in the car says, “Turn that off — it’s illegal to drive with the light on!” Oh no! But – wait – is that actually true in Missouri? The answer: No, it’s not illegal  … Read more

Surely you’ve seen the videos on YouTube or Facebook or TikTok. A driver pulled over by police, filming the interaction with their camera as if to capture evidence of the police officer doing something wrong that will, in hopes, prove the driver was in the right or maybe negate whatever the driver got pulled over  … Read more

It’s one of the oldest driving debates out there: Do police officers really have ticket quotas? You’ve probably heard the rumor that officers must write a certain number of tickets each month — especially near the end of the month when patrol cars seem to multiply overnight. So, is it true? Not exactly — but  … Read more

In many parts of Missouri, hopping into the back of a pickup truck feels like a summer tradition — whether it’s cruising around the lake, heading to a parade, or just taking a quick trip down a back road. But here’s the big question: “Is it actually legal to ride in the back of a  … Read more

You’ve seen them — cars plastered with bumper stickers that tell you everything from where the driver went to college to their favorite barbecue joint in Kansas City. Missouri drivers love to express themselves, but here’s a question few people think about: “Can you actually get ticketed for having too many bumper stickers?” It might  … Read more

Most drivers expect to get pulled over for speeding, running a red light, or maybe rolling through a stop sign. But Missouri law enforcement has seen just about everything and sometimes, the reasons drivers get stopped are downright strange. At Speeding Ticket KC, our experienced Kansas City traffic defense lawyers want you to be prepared  … Read more

Losing your driver’s license can feel devastating — especially when you rely on your car to get to work, school, or take care of family responsibilities. But here’s some good news for Missouri drivers: a suspended license doesn’t always mean you’re completely off the road. You may still qualify for limited or restricted driving privileges.  … Read more

Most Missouri drivers know they can get a ticket for not buckling up in the front seat — but what about passengers in the back? Many people assume seatbelt rules only apply to drivers and front-seat riders, especially on short trips around Kansas City. Here’s the truth: yes, you can get a ticket in Missouri  … Read more

For a movie about demonic possession, The Exorcism of Emily Rose spends a surprising amount of time in a courtroom — and that’s what makes this tale a little more fascinating than your typical spooky season demon flick. Director Scott Derrickson (years before digging into The Black Bag) blends supernatural horror with legal drama, forcing  … Read more