Monthly Archives: October 2015

Chronic DWIs

Missouri law requires that a chronic DWI offender must serve at least two  (2) years in jail without probation or parole.  If you have been charged with a DUI or DWI, contact our office at www.Hoorfarlaw.com or 816-524-4949.

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Who Cares What Your Name Is?

A Missouri court certainly doesn’t, as Jillian Johnson of Missouri found out this year.  Jillian challenged a foreclosure on her home because the name of the bank that did the foreclosure, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, did not exactly match the bank’s … Continue reading

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Kansas Offers Tax Amnesty Period

Kansas has allowed a tax amnesty for any penalties and interest for taxes accrued before January 1, 2014 as long as the past-due taxes are paid between September 1 and October 15.  The tax amnesty applies to income taxes, estate … Continue reading

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When is an E-filed Document Considered Filed with the Court

Nowadays, more and more courts are requiring attorneys to e-file their documents in order to reduce the paper overload the court often deals with.  However, technology can often create new problems, and e-filing is no different.  A problem can occur … Continue reading

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Being Convicted of Passing a Bad Check

If you write a check that does not clear the bank, you can be charged with the crime of passing a bad check.  However, in order to be convicted of passing a bad check, the state must show that you … Continue reading

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When Suing Yourself Can Make Sense

Sometimes it can make sense to sue yourself.  Here are some examples: A lady was involved in a car accident, that she caused, that resulted in the death of her husband. The lady sued herself for negligence in operating her … Continue reading

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Types of Student Loans

There are generally five (5) types of student loans available to students and parents in order to help pay for college: Subsidized Stafford Loans – A government loan, usually has the lowest interest rate, but borrowers must meet strict income … Continue reading

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No Lawyer = No Good Outcome

When charged with a crime, a person has the right to counsel.  However, that person can also waive their right to an attorney and proceed as their own attorney.  But acting as your own attorney can be dangerous because the … Continue reading

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Car Accident Assault

A Missouri court has convicted a person of assault because they reversed their car out of a parking lot too fast and ran over someone’s foot.  If the injury is considered serious, then the assault charge elevates to second degree … Continue reading

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Property Division in a Divorce

If you are going through a divorce, part of the process involves splitting up the marital property.  Marital property is anything you and your spouse owned, including accrued benefits, while you were married.  Once you are divorced and your property … Continue reading

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