Tag Archives: Hoorfar Law

Saint Louis Red Light Camera Tickets

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

The Missouri Court of Appeals has recently struck down an ordinance in Saint Louis allowing drivers to be given tickets using a red light camera. The Court stated that the city must give notice of the charge and of the … Continue reading →

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You’re Fired For Forging that Doctor’s Note… Or Are You?

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri Court of Appeals has recently said that willfully falsifying documents with intent to deceive an employer can constitute misconduct. However, whether that misconduct qualifies for termination is another issue. The Missouri Court stated that if the forgery is … Continue reading →

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Attorneys Pay More to Help Impoverished Missourians

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

In the past, Missouri attorneys paid $20 to the Missouri courts as a low income legal services fee.  This money is used to increase the number of impoverished Missourians facing legal problems to have access to the courts. Starting in … Continue reading →

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Bankruptcies are Goin’ Down

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

In 2012, 42,008 businesses filed for bankruptcy. In 2013, 34,892 businesses filed for bankruptcy. In 2012, over 1.2 million individual bankruptcies were filed. In 2013, just over 1 million bankruptcies were filed. Overall, there seems to be a 12% decrease … Continue reading →

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Can you get a DWI if you’re asleep in your car? Sure can…

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

In order for Missouri to get a DWI to stick, Missouri has to prove that the key is in the ignition and the engine is running. It does not matter if you are awake, asleep, or unconscious. Be safe out … Continue reading →

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Paying Your Attorney for Copies? Not so Fast…

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

  A recent Missouri Court of Appeals case has stated that clients do not have to pay for the return of their original documents. However, attorneys can still charge you to make copies of documents.  If you are ever dealing … Continue reading →

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October 15th Deadline Remains in Effect for Taxpayers Who Requested a Six-month Extension to File Tax Return

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that the Oct. 15 deadline remains in effect for people who requested a six-month extension to file their tax return. The current lapse in federal appropriations does not affect the federal tax law, … Continue reading →

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Weapon Displayed, Though Victims Never Saw It

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

Peremptory strike’s purpose is to give effect to “a subjective evaluation of the honesty and accuracy of the statement of the venireperson’ and appellant did not show that any of the grounds are pretextual for Batson purposes. Display of a … Continue reading →

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Tax-filing and Payment Extensions Expire Oct. 15; Check Eligibility for Overlooked Tax Benefits; Choose e-file; Payment Options Available

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers whose tax-filing extension runs out on Oct. 15 to double check their returns for often-overlooked tax benefits and then file their returns electronically using IRS e-file or the Free File system. Many of … Continue reading →

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Low-Income Housing Limits to Be Waived For Colorado Disaster Victims

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it is waiving certain limitations for projects financed with low-income housing tax credits or exempt facility bonds so that owners and operators of these facilities anywhere in the nation can provide housing to … Continue reading →

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