Criminal Charges in Missouri State Parks - for as little as $450

The park system of Missouri has many visitors each year. Many visitors like going to these parks for rest, relaxation, and a chance to get away. But what if you are caught with a small amount of marijuana (or a bong / one-hitter)? What if you are throwing a party and someone calls the authorities? What if you enter onto a section of the park that is restricted? When these things happen, it will most often be a park warden or ranger who approaches you. This individual has many of the same powers of a regular police officer. For instance, he or she can issue a citation for possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia, or a ticket for disturbing the peace, or a write-up for trespassing.

But receiving this kind of ticket in a state park carries the same significance and potential penalties as it does in the City of St. Louis. Most of the criminal offenses described above are Class A Misdemeanors. Such an offense comes with up to one (1) year of jail and a fine of $1,000. And if you plead guilty to it, then that conviction will become a part of your permanent record. This in turn will make things very difficult for you when applying for a job, or trying to rent an apartment, or getting a student loan. A criminal conviction can also put an end to any governmental benefits you are currently receiving (such as food stamps, unemployment security, and public housing), and cause you to lose certain licenses.

Instead of dealing with these negative consequences, we have a much better plan in mind!! At the very least, we want to get the charges reduced to a lesser infraction (such as “littering,” which does not even show up on your record). This is far more desirable than the alternative!

The state of Missouri has some of the most beautiful parks in the entire nation. There are 87 parks and historical sites throughout the state consisting of over 200,000 acres of land. These lands offer camping, fishing, hunting, bicycling routes, hiking, off-road vehicle areas, and swimming.

The affordable St. Louis criminal defense attorneys at The Bankruptcy Company, have been helping people with their misdemeanor charges for over ten (10) years. Our goal is to make sure that the charges leveled against you do not stay on your permanent record, and do any lasting damage. And we want to do all of this at an affordable price. The fees for a typical misdemeanor case start at $600. But the initial consultation to discuss your legal issues is free of charge. So contact us today!!

We have two main locations: in the Central West End of St. Louis, at 4500 West Pine (on the corner of Taylor and Pine), 63108; and in the Twin Cities of Festus / Crystal City, at 1000 Truman Blvd (Highway 61/67), 63019. The initial consultation is free of charge. So contact us today to learn more!!