Tom Carver joined Wampler & Passanise as a criminal defense attorney with more than 50 years of expertise. He has represented more than 300 clients in federal cases and thousands in Missouri courts. Meet Tom and listen in as he and Joseph P...

Ex Parte is Latin for “one party.” This refers to motions, hearings, or orders grantedfor the benefit of one party only. This exception to the rule that both parties must be present at any argument before a judge is usually related to tempo...

Polygraphs are a tool that are sometimes turned into a weapon in criminal defenseand civil proceedings. People often ask if they can be compelled to take a deposition, how they work, how they’re used, and if they’re admissible in court. Fin...

Expungement is a way to remove certain eligible crimes from your record, restoring your rights to those before the offense occurred. Missouri law is clear that expungement restores a recipient’s firearm rights, but issues with the wayinform...

You’re called for a deposition, what to do? This episode dives into what they are, how they’re taken, and their role in resolving criminal cases. Missouri is unique in many ways for criminal defense attorneys. It’s only one of five states that ...

As a young adult, alcohol is often part of social situations. You face adult consequences for possessing or providing alcohol to other minors if you're underage. Joe breaks it down in this episode.

What exactly is reasonable doubt and how do jurors in criminal trials wrestle with this somewhat vague concept? In this episode, we break it down for you. 

With the winter holidays on the horizon, we're discussing what to do if you've been celebrating and get pulled over. Learn about field sobriety tests that may be administered, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to celebrate safely. ...

Medical and/or recreational marijuana can cause a multitude of issues when traveling. When it comes to cannabis, you're dealing with state and federal law. This episode discusses different aspects of each and how to avoid unintended consequence...

In this episode, we cover child endangerment, what it means and the many forms it takes. We also discuss the signs and symptoms to watch for and what to do should you find yourself in a situation where you suspect, or are charged, with endanger...

Laws regulating hunting and the use of firearms can vary by state and province. It's your responsibility to know the laws where you live and travel. That old saying is true: pleading ignorance of the law can get you fined or serving jail time.

Missouri is the latest state to implement cell phone legislation to reduce distracted driving, aligning Missouri with most other states that have similar legislation. What constitutes distracted driving, and what activities are allowed under th...

Not guilty by reason of insanity means no jail time, right? Wrong. Learn about this and other ways attorneys defend clients. And remember, the best defense against any criminal charge is innocence. 

One of the keys to happiness is following your passion. Sometimes, it leads you down roads you never envisioned. Get to know the hosts of The Loophole and how they ended up defending some of the toughest criminal charges imaginable.