Tag Archives: We Can Help

Taking Self-Defense Too Far

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

A person in Missouri was recently found guilty of manslaughter for continuously shooting at his attacker after his attacker was shot once and fell to the ground.  The Missouri court stated that once the attacker fell to the ground and … Continue reading →

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Being Charged with Possession

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In Missouri, a person can be charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute if the person had control of the illegal drug and had knowledge of its existence and nature. If you have been charged with … Continue reading →

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Appealing a Tax Foreclosure Sale

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In order to appeal a tax judgment confirming a sheriff’s sale of real estate for delinquent property taxes, also known as a tax sale, must be made within twenty (20) days after the judgment is final.  A Jackson County man … Continue reading →

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City Cops Outside their City

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri law states that a city police officer can arrest someone outside of their city as long as the person has violated a state law.   If the person has violated a city law, the city police officer cannot arrest that … Continue reading →

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Divorce and Property Division

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

When property and debts are divided in a divorce proceeding by the court, the court’s decision cannot be modified.  The only way the property and debt division can be re-considered is if a debt was forgotten in the original division.  … Continue reading →

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Removing Second Mortgages in Bankruptcy

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows a debtor to remove a secondary or junior lien when the lien is completely underwater.  A lien is completely underwater when the value of the property is eaten up by a superior lien.  However, secondary or … Continue reading →

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Jackson County Tax Sale New Rules

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

A recent Missouri Supreme Court case has stated that county tax sales must give adequate notice, before the tax sale occurs, to holders of mechanic’s liens.  Failure to give adequate notice to a mechanic’s lien holder could undo the entire … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy with your Attorney

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

A recent Missouri Court of Appeals has ruled that a client and their attorney cannot commit conspiracy together because the attorney acts only as a representative of the client.  The court further stated that statements provided to an attorney by … Continue reading →

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Picking a State to Determine Custody

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri law states that only the courts of the home state can determine custody arrangements.  If you are facing a custody battle and you need assistance determining your home state or assistance in court, contact our office at 816-524-4949 or … Continue reading →

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Sex with an HIV-Positive Person can be a Crime

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri law states that an HIV-positive person cannot have sexual contact with any person who does not know that they are an HIV-positive person.  The only exception to this rule is if the HIV-positive person communicates that they are HIV-positive, … Continue reading →

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