Jump to a Chapter:

• Chapter 302 – Drivers License Laws: Covers Missouri laws about driving privileges,license suspensions, points, and reinstatement. Often applies in DWI, traffic, or failure-to-appear cases.
• Chapter 304 – Traffic Regulations: Outlines rules of the road, including speeding, lane use, failure to yield, and more. Violations can lead to fines, points, or license consequences.
• Chapter 455 – Domestic Abuse & Protective Orders: Governs orders of protection and domestic violence allegations. These laws are frequently used in family disputes and criminal domestic assault cases.
• Chapter 559 – Probation & Sentencing Alternatives: Defines when probation is allowed, how it works, and what happens if probation is violated. Essential for anyone facing sentencing or seeking a second chance.
• Chapter 562 – General Principles of Criminal Liability: Lays out core legal concepts like intent, complicity, and mental state. These rules apply across nearly all Missouri criminal charges.
• Chapter 563 – Defense of Justification: Explains when force is legally allowed, including self-defense and defense of others. Central to assault, homicide, and property-related cases.
• Chapter 565 – Offenses Against the Person: Covers crimes like assault, homicide, and kidnapping. These are some of Missouri’s most serious charges with severe penalties.
• Chapter 566 – Sexual Offenses: Defines sex crimes such as rape, statutory rape, and sexual abuse. These charges are complex, high-stakes, and carry life-changing consequences.
• Chapter 567 – Prostitution & Sexual Exploitation: Addresses prostitution, sex trafficking, and related sex offenses. These cases often involve undercover stings or constitutional defense issues.
• Chapter 568 – Offenses Against the Family: Includes crimes like child endangerment, nonsupport, and abuse or neglect of a child. Common in both criminal and family court crossovers.
• Chapter 569 – Offenses Against Property: Covers burglary, arson, trespassing, and other property crimes. Many charges here depend on the dollar amount or intent involved.
• Chapter 570 – Robbery, Stealing & Related Offenses: Focuses on theft, fraud, and robbery. These charges range from shoplifting to serious felonies with prison exposure.
• Chapter 571 – Weapons Offenses: Regulates firearm possession, unlawful use of a weapon, and concealed carry laws. A key chapter in both felony and misdemeanor gun cases.
• Chapter 572 – Gambling: Details illegal gambling, promotion of gambling, and possession of gambling devices. Charges may apply to both players and operators.
• Chapter 573 – Pornography Offenses: Involves distribution or possession of obscene materials, including child pornography charges. Some of Missouri’s most serious sex-related statutes.
• Chapter 574 – Offenses Against Public Order: Covers charges like rioting, disturbing the peace, and resisting arrest. Many cases under this chapter involve protests or public altercations.
• Chapter 577 – Public Safety Offenses: Includes DWI, leaving the scene, and boating while intoxicated. These are often tied to traffic stops and blood alcohol tests.
• Chapter 578 – Miscellaneous Offenses: A catch-all chapter for crimes like animal cruelty, school threats, and false bomb reports. Less common, but still serious.
• Chapter 579 – Controlled Substance Offenses: Defines Missouri’s drug laws—including possession, distribution, and trafficking. These charges can carry mandatory prison time.