The Hammer Law Firm, LLC Blog

• Harsher Penalties on Drug Crimes Due to Heroin-Opiate Deaths on the Rise

  Feb 28, 2019
  The ongoing opioid crisis is a national emergency and a genuine concern, to be sure. However, does it really call for the harsher treatment of drug ...
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• Is It Rape If Both Parties Are Drunk?

  Dec 28, 2018
  Two young college students meet at a party and play some drinking games together. After a few rounds of beer pong and flip-cup, the two become ...
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• FAQ: Drug Crimes

  Sep 27, 2018
  Question: What are my rights if I’m arrested for a drug crime? A: The most important right to enact if you are arrested is your right to remain ...
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• Going Back to School? Get Educated On Title IX.

  Sep 6, 2018
  Title IX is a complicated topic, but as you return to your university classes this fall, it’s imperative that you understand what it means for you. ...
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• Attorney Mark Hammer Performs Lifesaving CPR in Court

  Jul 24, 2018
  On June 25, a student intern to the St. Louis County assistant public defender, Travis Martin, collapsed while preparing for a burglary trial in ...
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• Is Not Knowing a Minor’s Age a Valid Statutory Rape Defense?

  Jun 22, 2018
  In Missouri, the age of sexual consent is 17-years old. This legally permits anyone 17 or older to decide whether or not they want to engage in sexual ...
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• Understanding Title IX & Your Rights

  May 16, 2018
  Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex—including sexual assault—at all public and private schools, ...
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• Juvenile Crimes: How to Protect Your Children from Conviction

  Jan 25, 2018
  One of the worst fears a parent may have is getting a phone call in the middle of the night or early morning and discovering that their child is ...
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