Class A Misdemeanor Lawyer in St. Louis
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Last Updated: January 19, 2024
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Class A Misdemeanor Attorney in St Louis: Protecting Your Future
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Class A Misdemeanor Lawyers in St. Louis
Being charged with a Class A misdemeanor in St. Louis or elsewhere in Missouri is something that should be taken seriously. If you are convicted, you could be looking at a maximum of one year in city or county jail and up to $2,000 in fines.
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Class A misdemeanors are serious offenses falling between petty offenses and felonies. They encompass a range of criminal acts, each having its unique legal implications. See below for examples of Class A misdemeanors in St. Louis and throughout Missouri:
Class A Misdemeanors |
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Make False/Misleading/Unfounded Report To Auditor |
Violate Regulations Regarding The Prevention Of Lead Poisoning - Subsections 5, 6 & 9 |
False Statement On Loan Application By Farming Operation, Small Business Or Job Enhancement Business |
Knowingly/Willfully Disclose Confidential Information From Examination From Child Advocacy To Unauthorized Person(S) |
Knowingly/Willfully Violate Provisions Of Section 37.730 |
Person Willfully Resists/Opposes A Member Of The Patrol In The Proper Discharge Of Their Duties |
Make False Report Or False Statement Of Missing Person(S) |
Obtain Criminal History Record Information Under False Pretense |
Provider/Youth Services Agency Disclosed Confidential Information |
Disclosure Of Confidential Criminal Records |
Authorized State Agency/Qualified Entity Disclosed Confidential Criminal History Information |
Failure By A Coroner Or Medical Examiner To Properly Refer A Suspicious Death Of A Child Under 18 Years |
Violation Or Zoning Regulations, Restrictions Or Orders (Non-Charter 1St Class County) |
Violation Of Zoning Regulations, Restrictions Or Orders (2Nd And 3Rd Class Counties) |
Violation Of Zoning Regulations, Restrictions Or Orders (Unincorporated Area) |
Violation Of Airport Zoning Regulations |
Violation Of Provisions In Sections 67.1600-67.1663 Dealing With Home Equity Programs |
Regional Taxi Cab Commission Disclosed Confidential Criminal Record Check Information |
Obscured Viewing Room Of Sexually Oriented Business Or More Than One Individual In Room |
Appear Nude Or Depict/Simulate/Perform Prohibited Sexual Activities |
Appear Seminude Less Than 10 Feet From Customer And On A Prohibited Stage |
Prohibited Touching Of Customer Or Their Clothing |
Person Under 21 Yoa On Premises Of Sexually Oriented Business |
Knowingly, With Malice, File A False Complaint Against An Individual In Reference To The Ethics Law |
Knowingly Violate Confidentiality Of An Ethics Complaint Against An Individual |
Knowingly File A Complaint Pursuant To Chapter 105 Without Just Cause Or With Malice |
Violate Confidentiality Requirements Of This Section Or Section 105.955(17) |
Falsely Swearing To A Circulators Affidavit Knowing It To Be False |
Petition Signature Fraud |
Fail To Report Petition Signature Fraud |
Knowingly File A False Withdrawal Statement |
Employer/Committee/Labor Organization Receive/Cause Political Contributions From Members Or Employees, Except By Consent |
Direct Payroll Deduction To A Continuing Political Committee, Other Than The Committee Chosen By The Employee |
Violate Provisions Of Campaign Finance Disclosure Law (Chapter 130) |
Failure To File Campaign Finance Disclosure Report Purposely |
False Certification To Statement Filed With County Assessor With Intent To Defraud |
Operate As An Inter-State Motor Fuel User Without Being Licensed As Such |
Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Evasion |
Motor Vehicle Fuel Transportation Offense - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Sell/Use/Deliver/Store Or Import For Sale/Use/Delivery/Storage Of Motor Fuel Where No Tax Paid |
Transport Dyed Fuel Without Nontaxable Use Statement On Shipping Paper |
Violation Of Importation Of Fuel Laws |
Evasion Of Tax Related To Motor Fuel With Dye |
Refusing Inspection Of Motor Fuel Records In Order To Evade Tax |
Making Sales At Retail Without Retail License |
Sale Of Tobacco Products Without Wholesaler License |
Possess For The Purpose Of Sale, Any Cigarettes To Which The Required Stamps/Meter Units Not Affixed |
Illegal Sales By Intinerant Vendor Or Peddler |
Falsify Report Or Withhold Information Relating To Investigation/Report Of School Violence |
Violation Regarding Confidentiality Of Reports/Records Of Missouri Commission For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing |
Knowingly Submitting False Information Regarding Residency For School Registration |
School District Employee Selling Commodities To School |
Knowingly Perform/Induce/Aid Perfoming An Abortion Contrary To Sections 188.010 - 188.085 Or Fail To Perform Action Required By Section 188.010 - 188.085 |
Perform/Induce Abortion By Physician With No Clinical Privileges At Hospital Within 30 Miles Of Abortion/Inducement |
Conceal/Cancel/Deface/Obliterate An Outside The Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate Order/Identification Of Another Person Without Consent Of The Other Person Or Falsify/Forge A Revocation Or Order Or Identification |
Knowingly Disclose Information Or Hiv Results Of Another |
Abuse Of Health Care Recipient - No Injury (Property Value Less Than $500) |
Knowingly Destroy/Conceal Records Pertaining To Health Care Claims/Payments |
Intentionally File A False Report Or Claim Alleging A Violation Of Regulations Regarding Health Care Payment Fraud And Abuse - 1St Offense |
Improperly React To A Person Or Disclose Information In Regard To Complaints Made Against Long Term Care Facility |
Knowingly/Willfully Retaliate Against Reporter Of Long Term Care Abuse |
Disseminate Confidential Information In Abuse Registry Or Report Or Records |
Failure To Report Abuse/Neglect Of In-Home Services Client |
Knowingly Hire A Person Listed On/Refusing To Register With Family Care Safety Register |
Divert Property Or Funds/Falsifying Service Documents Regarding In-Home Service Client |
Failure Of Applicant To Disclose Criminal History Regarding Health Care Workers |
Knowingly Hire/Retain Patient Care Person Who Has Been Convicted Of, Plead Guilty To, Nolo Contendere Or Found Guilty Of A Class A Or B Felony Violation Of Chapter 565, 566, 568, 569 Or Subsection 3 Of 198.070 |
Person, Firm, Corporation Or Association Violating Any Of The Order/Ordinances Adopted, Promulgated, Published By County Commission |
Violate Quarantine/Conceal A Case Of Infectious Disease/Remove Quarantine Notice |
Release Of Department Of Health And Senior Services Information Regarding Discounts Or Cancer Patient Identity |
Refusal To Provide Information To Vital Records |
Neglect/Violate Requirements Or Refuse To Perform Duties Of Chapter 193 |
Failure To Properly Dispose Of Stillborn Child |
Profiting From Human Remains - 1St Offense |
Profiting From Cultural Items - 1St Offense |
Violate Provisions Of Section 196.1023.3 Regarding Cigarettes |
Unauthorized Dissemination Of Information From Central Registry |
Failure To Report In-Home Services Client Abuse |
Diverting Property Or Funds/Falsifying Service Documents Regarding In-Home Service Client |
Applicant Fail To Disclose Criminal History |
In-Home Service Provider Knowingly Hire Applicant With Criminal History |
In-Home Service Provider Knowingly Employs Person With Criminal History Who Refuses To Register/Currently Listed On Safety Registry |
Operating An Ambulatory Surgical Center Without A License |
Providing Hospice Care Without Certificate |
Operating Residential Care Facility Without A License |
Failure To Report Abuse/Neglect Of Residential Care Resident |
File False Report Of Elder Abuse Or Neglect Against A Residential Facility - 1St Offense |
Diversion Of Nursing Home Resident'S Fund |
Employee Of Department Of Health And Senior Services Knowingly Disclose Time Of Unannounced Inspection Of Licensed Facility |
Making False Statements/Tampering With Monitoring Device On Sewer Treatment System - 1St Offense |
Doing Business As Food Stamp Vendor Without License - 1St Offense |
Disclosure Of Information Regarding Electronic Transfer Of Benefits |
Disclose Confidential Information For Purposes Other Than Set Forth In Section 208.217 |
Failure Of Mandated Reporter To Report Abuse/Neglect Of Physically Disabled Person |
Divert Property Of Funds/Falsifying Service Documents Regarding Personal Care Services For Physically Disabled Person |
Intentionally/Recklessly Cause Injury/Death Of Service Dog |
Failure Of Owner To Control Animal That Causes Injury/Death To Service Dog Or Inability To Function As Service Dog |
Failure Of Owner To Prevent Animal From Chasing/Harassing Service Dog So As To Interfere With Dog'S Duties |
Disclosure Of A Conversation Between A Person Who Can Hear And A Deaf Person |
Knowingly Make A False Report That Triggers An "Amber Alert" |
Failure Of Mandated Reporter To Report Child Abuse/Neglect Or Death Of Child Under 18 |
Unauthorized Dissemination Of Information On Child Abuse Or Neglect Registry |
Make Request To Reopen Children'S Division Investigation Based On Facts Known To Be False |
Filing A False Report Of Child Abuse Or Neglect - 1St Offense |
Establish/Maintain/Operate A Child Care Facility Without License Granted By Department Of Health And Senior Services - Subsequent Offense |
Making Materially False Statement To Obtain/Renew A License To Operate A Child Care Facility - Subsequent Offense |
Failure Of A Child Care Facility To Have Premises Inspected/To Supply Notice Of Parental Responsibility - Subsequent Offense |
Juvenile Offender 17 Years Of Age Or Older Failed To Register/Provided False Information On Registration |
Person 17 Years Of Age Or Older Willfully Violates Any Provisions Of Chapter 211 Regarding Juvenile Courts |
Vandalizing Private Cemetery |
Defacing Native American Cemetery |
Destroy Or Deface Cemetery Property |
Violation Of Regulations Established For Records Maintained By The Department Of Corrections |
Department Of Corrections Employee Receives Any Services/Legal Tender/Article Of Value Not Authorized By The Department |
Probation/Parole Violation |
Delivery Or Possession Of Item At A County/Private Jail/Correctional Center Which Prisoner Is Prohibited From Receiving |
Purposely Failing To Perform Warrant Check Prior To Release Of Prisoner |
Unscreened Junkyards Near State And County Roads Prohibited- 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Possession For Sale Or Collection Of Plants/Plant Parts Collected From Any County/State Highway Or Roadway |
Pursue/Take/Kill/Possess Or Dispose Of Wildlife Illegally |
Failure To Produce Fishing License |
Fraudulently Securing Certificate/License/Privilege From This State - Wildlife |
Possession Or Control Of Illegally Obtained Wildlife |
Breach Of Confidentiality Regarding Game Violators |
Sale Of Wildlife Taken In Violation Of Missouri Department Of Conservation Regulations - 1St Offense (Value Less Than $500) |
Hunting/Fishing With A Suspended, Revoked Or Denied Permit |
Violation Relating To Excavation Of Abandoned Shipwrecks |
Violation Of Water Well Drillers' Act |
Illegal Disposal Of Infectious Waste |
Illegal Disposal Of Waste Tires - Subsequent Offense |
Selling Products In Unlabeled Plastic Container |
Mining Company Submit False/Fraudulent Information Regarding Clean-Up Of Environmental Violations |
Violate Nursery Dealer Registration Inspection Certificate And Requirements Of This Section |
Violation Of Missouri Apiculture Law |
Engage In Misleading/Deceptive Practice In Advertisement/Offer For Sale/Sell/All Or Part Of Carcass/Food Plan |
Knowingly Fail To Obtain A License To Manufacture/Distribute Commercial Feed |
Knowingly Fail To File A Quarterly Tonnage Report Regarding Commercial Feed |
Quarantine Violations/Interference With State Veterinarian Notified To Quarantine Animals |
Release Swine In A Wild/Feral State On Public/Private Land Without Proper Enclosure |
Possess Or Transport Wild Boar Or Certain Swine On Or Through Public Land Without Permit |
Operate Animal Care Facility As A Breeder Or Dealer Without License |
Dealer Purchase Of Animals From Unlicensed Person |
Canine Cruelty - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Violating Rules/Standards Regarding Animal Care Facilities |
Housing Animals In Stacked Cages Without An Impervious Barrier Between Cage Levels |
Violate Livestock Hold Order From Law Enforcement Or Noncompliance Pursuant To This Section |
Knowingly Accept State Administered/Subsidized Tax Credit/Tax Abatement Or Loan From State When Negligently Employing An Illegal Alien |
Employer Requiring Implant Of Personal Identification Microchip Technology Into An Employee |
Failure Of Employer To Post Notice Regarding Worker'S Compensation Coverage |
Violation Of Any Of The Provisions Of Section 287.128.3 Regarding Claims For Worker'S Compensation Benefits - 1St Offense |
Knowingly Misrepresent Any Fact In Order To Obtain Worker'S Compensation Insurance At Less Than The Proper Rate - 1St Offense |
Failure Of Employer To Insure Liability Under Worker'S Compensation Law - 1St Offense |
Present/Prepare Claim For Worker'S Compensation Benefits By Health Care Provider Based On False Billing Practices - 1St Offense |
Intentionally Disclose Or Fail To Protect Confidential Information Relating To An Unemployment Compensation Claim |
Fraud/Misrepresentation Related To Employment Security Benefits - 1St Offense |
Fail To Display Registration Plate On Commercial Motor Vehicle |
Use A Revoked Driveaway License Plate |
Operate As Motor Vehicle Title Service Agent Without A License |
Fraudulent Application/Renewal/Issue Of Disabled Person License Plate Or Windshield Placard |
Conducted Business Of Selling Used Motor Vehicle Parts Without License From Department Of Revenue |
Conducted Motor Vehicle Salvage Business Without License From Department Of Revenue |
Conducted Business Of Rebuilding/Repair 4 Or More Wrecked/Dismantled Vehicles In Calendar Year Without License From Department Of Revenue |
Conducted Mobile Business Of Scrapping Vehicles/Parts For Metal Without License From Department Of Revenue |
Operator Of Salvage Pool Sold Vehicle To Person Not Licensed As Salvage Dealer |
Salvage Pool Operator Failed To Maintain Proper Record Of Vehicle Sales |
Business Selling Used Vehicle Parts Failed To Maintain Records/Open Records For Inspection |
Business Salvaging Vehicles Failed To Maintain Records/Open Records For Inspection |
Business Rebuilding Vehicles Failed To Maintain Records/Open Records For Inspection |
Scrap Metal Processor Failed To Maintain Records/Open Records For Inspection |
Scrap Metal Operator Acquired Motor Vehicle/Parts Without Receiving Title |
Scrap Metal Operator Failed To Forward Title To Department Of Revenue Within 10 Days |
Scrap Metal Operator Failed To Maintain Proper Records |
Operate Vehicle For Hire/Carry Load While Operating Under Hunter'S Permit |
Make A False Statement/Omission In Monthly Sales Report To Dor |
Failure Of A Motor Vehicle Dealer/Manufacturer Or Boat Dealer/Manufacturer To Obtain A License - 1St Offense |
Failure Of Motor Vehicle Dealer To Surrender License Or Plates On Demand |
Sale Of 6 Or More Motor Vehicles In A Calendar Year Without Being Registered As Motor Vehicle Dealer |
Fail To Submit Required Report To Dor Of Special Event Motor Vehicle Auction Sales |
Failure To Name Lienholder In Application For Title |
Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License - 2Nd Offense |
Operate Motorcycle When Driver'S License Not Validated For Such Operation - 2Nd Offense |
Failure To Comply With Condition Of Restricted Drivers License (For Vision) |
Display Or Possess Fictitious, Canceled, Suspended, Revoked Or Altered Driver'S License |
Made False Statement/Affidavit Or Knowingly Swore/Affirmed Falsely To Any Matter Required By Sections 302.010-302.540 |
Commits/Assists Another In Committing Fraud/Deception During License Examination |
Knowingly Conceal/Provide False Information/Commit Fraud In Application For License/Permit |
Operate School Bus Without A Valid School Bus Endorsement |
Operated School Bus While Endorsement Suspended (Suspended For Failure To Pass Drug/Alcohol/Chemical Test) |
Knowingly Violates Confidentiality Provision Related To Incompetent/Unqualified Driver/Files False Report |
Operate Motor Vehicle While License Revoked/Suspended For Failure To Maintain Proof Of Ignition Interlock Device Due To Point Violation |
Driving While Revoked/Suspended - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Failure To Maintain Proof With Dor - Ignition Interlock Device |
Failure To Maintain Proof With Dor -Financial Responsibility |
Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle Without Commercial Driver'S License In Possession |
Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle Without Proper Class Of License/Endorsement |
Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle Without Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver'S License |
Violate Operator'S License Restriction While Operating A Commercial Motor Vehicle |
Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle While Driver Is Disqualified From Operating A Commercial Motor Vehicle |
Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle While Commercial Driver'S License Is Revoked/Suspended/Cancelled |
Violated An Out-Of-Service Order While Transporting Hazardous Materials - 1St Offense |
Violated An Out-Of-Service Order While Transporting Hazardous Materials - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Violate Out-Of-Service Order While Operating Motor Vehicle Designed To Transport More Than 16 Passengers Including Driver - 1St Offense |
Violate Out-Of-Service Order While Operating Motor Vehicle Designed To Transport More Than 16 Passengers Including Driver - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle Beginning At Issuance Of Order Until It Expires - 1St Offense |
Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle Beginning At Issuance Of Order Until It Expires - 2Nd Offense |
Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle Beginning At Issuance Of Order Until It Expires - 3Rd Or Subsequent Offense |
Knowingly Display Invalid Evidence Of Liability Insurance |
Knowingly Alter, Make, Sell, Make Available An Invalid/Counterfeit Insurance Card |
Forged/Misrepresented Motor Vehicle Accident Or Financial Responsibilty Information To Department Of Revenue Knowingly |
Knowingly Disclose Information Received From Insurance Companies |
Operated A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner- Involving An Accident |
Failed To Obey Official Signs Temporarily Designating Lanes- Resulting In An Accident |
Change Lanes When Movement Could Not Be Made With Safety On Roadway Having 3 Or More Lanes - Resulting In Accident |
Made U-Turn/Left Turn On Divided Highway Not At Intersection/Interchange/Any Signed Location - Resulting In Accident |
Failed To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width - Resulting In An Accident |
Drove Wrong Direction On Highway Divided Into Two Or More Roadways - Resulting In An Accident |
Failed To Drive Within Single Lane On Roadway Having 3 Or More Lanes - Resulting In An Accident |
Drove In Center Lane Of 3 Lane Roadway When View Obstructed Or Not Clear Of Traffic - Resulting In An Accident |
Fail To Drive In Right Hand Lane Of Roadway With 3 Or More Lanes When Travel At Speed Less Than Normal - Result In Accident |
Failed To Drive Within Right Lane Of Highway With 2 Or More Lanes In The Same Direction - Resulting In An Accident |
Truck More Than 48,000 Pounds Fail To Drive In Right Hand Lane Of Roadway With 3 Or More Lanes - Result In Accident |
Fail To Place Vehicle Not In Motion As Near Right Hand Side Of Highway As Practicable - Resulting In An Accident |
Fail To Yield To An Emergency Vehicle Sounding Siren And Displaying Red/Blue Light |
Failed To Proceed With Caution/Yield Right Of Way/Reduce Speed When Approaching A Stationary Emergency Vehicle Displaying Emergency Lights |
Activate Siren/Warning Lights On Emergency Vehicle When Not In Pursuit Or On An Emergency Mission |
Failed To Yield To Modot Stationary Vehicle Displaying Amber Or Amber And White Lights |
Failure Of Streetcar Motorman To Stop Car Clear Of Intersection Until Emergency Vehicle Has Passed |
Failed To Stop For School Bus That Is Receiving/Discharging School Children |
Fail To Equip School Bus With Crossing Control Arm |
School Bus Driver Failed To Permit Following Vehicle To Pass |
Fail To Provide Proper Authorization For Parking Vehicle In Handicap Zone |
Prohibited Towing Of Vehicle From Scene Of Accident - 2Nd Offense |
Any Violation Of Towing Regulations From Section 304.155 To 304.158 |
Weight On Grain/Co-Products Hauler Exceeds 10% Of Maximum Weight Limit On Highway Other Than Interstate |
Transport Hazardous Material In/Through Highway Tunnel - Found/Plead Guilty Or 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Illegally Parked A Vehicle Containing Hazardous Material Within 300 Feet Of Any Highway Tunnel - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Truck More Than 24,000 Pounds Drive In Far Left Lane In Violation Of Section 304.705 With Accident |
Failure To Display A Pilot'S License Upon Demand |
Owner Of Vessel Failed To Register/Title With Department Of Revenue |
Owner Of Documented Vessel Failed To Register With Department Of Revenue |
On Certain Rivers Possessing Or Using A Beer Bong/Device To Consume Alcohol Or Any Large Volume Alcohol Container Holding More Than Four Gallons Of An Alcoholic Beverage Or Who Possesses An Expanded Cooler On Or Within 50 Feet Of River |
Failure Of Owner To Notify Department Of Revenue Of Lien On An Outboard Motor/Motorboat |
Failure By Owner To Indicate Lienholder Of Outboard Motor/Motorboat/Vessel/Watercraft At Time Of Application For Title |
Used Siren/Blue Lamp On Motor Vehicle/Other Emergency Equipment When Not Responding To Bona Fide Emergency |
Used Siren/Blue Lamp On Motor Vehicle Without Valid Permit From Chief Fire Department/Ambulance Association |
Used Lights Outside Of Work Zone/While Moving |
Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle When Not In Compliance With Federal Hazardous Material Regulations |
Conducting Business Without Federal Receipt Affixed To Liquor License |
After Hours/Sunday Sales Of Liquor - Failure To Keep A Closed Place |
Owner/Occupant/Other Person/Legal Entity Knowingly Allow/Fail To Stop Person Under The Age Of 21 Drink/Possess Intoxicating Liquor - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Manufacture A False Identification To Purchase/Obtain Alcohol |
Purchase/Attempt To Purchase Or Possession Of Liquor By Minor - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Minor Visibly Intoxicated/Blood Alcohol Content More Than .02% - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Person Under 21 Years Possess Reproduced, Modified Or Altered Driver'S License, Military Identification Or Identification Card |
Liquor Sales Without License - Permitting Consumption By Minor/After Hours/On Sunday |
Illegal Association With A Gambling Boat Or Unlawful Acceptance Of Gifts From A Gambling Applicant Or Licensee |
Knowingly Made False Statement To Gaming Commission |
Person Leases Premise/Sells Or Leases Equipment Or Supplies/Furnishes Commodities Or Services To Conduct Bingo - Participated In Bingo Game |
Failed To Immediately Report Changes In Officers/Directors/Officials To Commission |
Failed To Display Bingo License In Area Of Bingo Game |
Ineligible Person/Organization Participate In Management/Conduct/Operation Of Bingo Game |
Failed To Make Annual Report To Gaming Commission |
Failed To Keep 3 Years Of Complete Records Or To Open Records For Inspection By Gaming Commission |
Violation Of Section 313.052 - Discrediting Bingo Operations |
Violation Of Section 313.057 - Pertaining To Bingo Manufacturers/Suppliers/Hall Providers |
Illegal Disposition Of Net Receipts From Bingo At Veteran'S Hospitals |
Violation Of Bingo Regulations |
Illegal Sale Of Lottery Tickets |
Refuse To Answer Subpoena From Missouri Horse Racing Commission |
Minor Wagering/Attempt To Wager Or Allow Minor To Wager Or Enter Wagering Area |
Present False Identification To Gain Entry To Gambling Boat, Cash, Check ,Verify Person Is Legitimately Entitled To Be Present On Boat - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Person Under The Age Of 21 Years Make/Attempt To Make A Wager While On An Excursion Gambling Boat - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Aiding Person Under The Age Of 21 Years In Entering Gambling Boat Or Making/Attempting To Make A Wager While On Such Boat- 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Permitting Person Under The Age Of 21 Years To Make Wager -2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Owner Of Amusement Ride Fail To Submit To Department Of Public Safety A Copy Of Accident Report Of Serious Physical Injury/Death Within 24 Hours |
Fail To Retain On Premises Or With Traveling Amusement Ride, All Maintenance, Inspection And Accident Records For Each Amusement Ride |
Knowingly Operate, Cause To Operate, Direct Someone To Operate Amusement Ride Not In Compliance With Regulations |
Violating The Rules Affiliated With The Safety Of Riding An Amusement Ride |
Failure To Maintain Or Register Adequate Insurance Of A For-Profit Private Swimming Pool Or Facility |
Load/Fire Explosives Or Direct/Order/Cause Individual To Load/Fire Explosives Without Valid Blaster'S License Or Without Supervision Of Individual With Blaster'S License - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Manufacture, Sale Or Shipping Fireworks Without Permit |
Sale Or Shipment Of Fireworks Into City Or County Which Prohibits Sale/Possession Of Fireworks |
Refuse Or Fail To Comply With State Auditor Chapter Provisions |
Possess/Sale/Use In Missouri Or Ship To Missouri, Other Than Class C Fireworks |
Sold Fireworks Outside Legal Selling Period |
Fail To Comply With Restrictions On Manufacture, Display, Storage Or Sale Of Fireworks |
Sale/Attempt Sale Of Fireworks To Children Under 14 Years Of Age Without Parent Or Guardian Present |
Allowed Person Under 16 Years Of Age To Sell Fireworks Without Adult Supervision |
Explode/Ignite Consumer Fireworks Near Certain Buildings |
Ignite/Discharge/Throw Fireworks From Or Into Any Motorized Vehicle |
Ignite/Discharge/Throw Fireworks From/Into Any Watercraft |
Ignite/Discharge/Throw Consumer Fireworks Within 300 Feet Of Any Permanent Storage Of Igniteable Liquid/Gases/Fireworks Building |
Display/Sell/Offer For Sale Explosive Or Pyrotechnic Fireworks Without Proper Permits |
Store Proximate Fireworks With Consumer Fireworks |
Violate Federal/State Law Regarding Storage/Transportation Of Fireworks |
Failure To Comply With Provisions For Claims Involving Services Provided By Volunteer Fire Department |
Violation Of Fire Protection Or Prevention Ordinance |
Violate Any Provision Of Section 322.140 Regarding Rabies/Zoonotic Disease/Department Of Health And Senior Services Order |
Violation Of Sections 323.010 - 323.210 Regulations Regarding Liquid Gas |
Violation Of Licensing Rules/Regulations For Private Investigators And Agencies (Sections 324.1100 To 324.1148, Except 324.1142) 1St Offense |
Practice As A Dietician Without A Valid License |
Violation Of Sections 324.240 - 324.275 (Massage Law) |
Violation Of Interior Designer Law |
Fraudulently Misrepresent One'S Self As A Parent (Regarding Tattoo) - Subsequent Offense Within One Year |
Knowingly Tattoo/Brand/Body Pierce A Minor Without Written Consent Of Minor'S Parent - Subsequent Offense Within 1 Year |
Tattoo/Brand/Body Pierce Person Under The Influence Of Intoxicating Liquor Or Controlled Substance - Subsequent Offense Within 1 Year |
Violate Any Provision Of Sections 324.700 - 324.745 - Regulations Of Missouri Department Of Transportation (Regarding House Movers) |
Fail To Obey Subpoena Issued By Board Of Healing Arts/Be Examined/Answer Legal Pertinent Question With Reasonable Cause |
Violate Any Provision Of Subsections 1-5 Of Sections 326.292 Regarding Certified Public Accountants |
Practice Architecture/Engineering/Land Surveying/Landscape Architecture Without Valid License Or Certificate |
Practice Podiatric Medicine Without A License |
Practice Dentistry Without Valid License |
Practice As A Dental Hygienist Without A Valid License |
Practice As Dentist/Dental Hygienist Without Valid License -Perform Teeth Whitening Services |
Violation Of Preneed Funeral Contract Seller Requirements |
Violation Of Sections 334.400 - 334.430 Regarding Anesthesiologist Or Anesthesiologist Assistant |
Violatings Of The "Respiratory Care Practice Act" |
Unlawful To Practice, Attempt To Practice Optometry Without A Certificate Of Registration |
Practice Psychology Or Represent Oneself As Psychologist Without A License |
Violation Of Pharmacy Law By Licensed Person |
Receipt Of Drugs From Unlicensed Distributor Or Pharmacy - 1St Offense |
Unlawful Practice Of Veterinary Medicine |
Failure Of An Authorized Person To Submit A List Of Limited Liability Companies At Request Of Secretary Of State |
Signing False Document Relating To Business Institution |
Knowingly Signing False Document Related To A Limited Liability Partnership |
Failure To Deliver Partnership List To Secretary Of State |
Violate Provision Of Sections 361.700 - 361.727 Regarding License To Sell Checks Or Attempt To Sell/Issue Checks Without A License |
Fail To Maintain Adequate Books And Records Relating To Pawn Transactions |
Operating A Pawn Shop Without Obtaining A Proper License |
Fraudulently Pledging Or Selling Property (Value More Than $50 And Less Than $150) |
Willfully Making False Entry Into Pawn Shop Records |
Violations Of Provisions For Pawnbroker Loans |
Receipt Of Advance Fee By Loan Broker |
Violation Of Title Lender Registration Requirements -2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Unlawfully Engage In The Bail Bonds Business - 1St Offense |
Licensed Agent Failed To Inform Law Enforcement Of Apprehension - 1St Offense |
Surety Recovery Agent Failed To Report To Local Law Enforcement Agency Prior To Entering Residence - 1St Offense |
Acting As An Insurance Agent Without A License |
Violation Of An Order Issued Under The "Insurers Supervision, Rehabilitation And Liquidation Act" |
Receiving Compensation Without Written Consent Of Insured |
Violate Provision Regarding Licensing Of Insurance Agents/Agencies |
False Statement In Application To Fraternal Benefit Society |
Trespass To Railroad Property |
Knowingly Allow Person To Drive A Commercial Vehicle While The Person'S License Is Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled |
Miscellaneous Motor Carrier Violation |
Provide False Documentation Of Customer Tax Credits Received For Demand - Side Utility Investments |
Interference With Or Avoidance Of Civil Investigation Into Unlawful Merchandising Practices |
Telemarketer/Seller Knowingly, Willfully Engages In An Unlawful Telemarketing Act Or Practice |
Seller/Telemarketer Willfully, Knowingly Failed To Keep Verifiable Authorizations And Required Records |
Solicit Or Accept Payment/Consideration To Remove Or Correct Criminal Record Information |
Failure To Keep A Register Of Scrap Metal Purchase Or Trade |
Scrap Metal Dealer Knowingly Purchase/Possess A Metal Beer Keg From Other Than Brewer/Authorized Representative |
Knowingly Defraud/Intent To Defraud Credit Card Holder - Sales Receipt Or By Electronic Means Without Consent - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Odometer Fraud 1St Degree |
Reproduce/Alter/Modify/Misrepresent Without Authorizing Any Operator License Of Identification Issued By Department Of Revenue (To Purchase Tobacco Products) |
Unlawful Activity By Foreclosure Consultant |
Violation Of Any Provision Pertaining To Interest On Small Loans And Second Mortgages |
Lender Charged Fee In Excess Of Established Rate |
Business Opportunity Seller Violating Any Provisions Of Section 409.1003 |
Violation Involving Weights And Measures-1St Or 2Nd Offense |
Violation Of Sections 414.012 - 414.152 - Safety Regulations Regarding Fuel |
Remove, Deface Or Alter Label Or Statement Affixed To Bedding |
Knowingly Attach False Label To Bedding Or Sell Bedding With False Labeling |
Lien Fraud (Value $500 Or Less) |
Operate Under An Improper Business Name As Stated By "Residential Mortgage Brokers License Act" |
Failure To File Or Deliberately Deceiving In A Report Required By The "Residential Mortgage Brokers License Act" |
Engaging In Surface Mining Without A Permit |
Refusal To Pay Or Deliver Abandoned Property |
Violation Involving Child Support/Public Assistance Information |
Collusive Attempt Between Child Support Obligor And Obligee To Evade Or Defeat Tax |
Violation Of Order Of Protection For Adult - 1St Offense |
Violation Of Child Protection Order - 1St Offense |
Concealing Or Destroying Life Support Declaration Of Another |
Intentionally/Knowingly Fail To Comply With Property Seizure Reporting Requirements |
Intentionally/Knowingly Fail To Comply With Property Seizure Reporting Requirements |
Violation Of Provisions For Protecting/Handling Wiretap Recording/Applications |
Violate Provisions Of Section 544.170 Regarding Release Of Prisoner |
Failure To Appear - Misdemeanor |
Assault - 4Th Degree - Pursuant To Subdivisions (1), (2), (4), (5) |
Assault - 4Th Degree - Pursuant To Subdivisions (3), (6) - Special Victims |
Domestic Assault 3Rd Degree - 1St Or 2Nd Offense |
Domestic Assault - 4Th Degree - 1St Offense |
Harassment - 2Nd Degree |
Kidnapping - 3Rd Degree |
Interference With Custody |
Elder Abuse 3Rd Degree |
Abuse Of Elderly, Disabled Or Vunerable Person |
Failure To Report Abuse/Neglect Of Elderly |
Failure To Report Abuse/Neglect Of Elderly |
Filing False Report Of Elder Abuse - 1St Offense |
Knowingly Fail To Report The Suspected Abuse Or Neglect Of A Vulnerable Person - 1St Offense |
File A False Vulnerable Person Abuse Report |
Stalking - 2Nd Degree - 1St Offense |
Invasion Of Privacy |
Sexual Misconduct - 1St Degree - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Sexual Abuse - 2Nd Degree |
Sex With An Animal |
Sexual Conduct With A Nursing Facility Resident Or Vulnerable Person - 1St Deg |
Sexual Conduct With A Nursing Facility Resident Or Vulnerable Person - 2Nd Degree - 2Nd Or Subsequent |
Fail To Notify Sheriff Of Prior Residency Within 1000 Feet Of A School/Child Care Facility - 1St Offense |
Sex Offender Physically Present/Loiter Within 500 Feet Of A Child Care Facility When Child Younger Than 18 Years Of Age Is Present |
Sex Offender Under 566.149 Present/Loiter W/In 500' Of School Building, Grounds, Or Conveyance To Transport Students |
Patronizing Prostitution - Under The Age Of 18 But Older Than The Age Of 14 |
Bigamy |
Non-Support |
Endangering The Welfare Of A Child 2Nd Degree |
Arson - 3Rd Degree |
Possession Of A Device Designed To Open/Break Into A Coin-Operated Vending Machine |
Tampering With Utility Meter 2Nd Degree |
Tampering With Property Of Another 2Nd Degree |
Tampering With Motor Vehicle 2Nd Degree |
Tampering With Airplane/Motor Boat 2Nd Degree |
Tampering With Computer Data |
Tampering With Computer Equipment |
Tampering With Computer User/S To Defraud Or Obtain Property |
Violate Section 469.132 Regarding Crop Loss - Value Less Than $750 |
Unlawfully Enter Or Deface A Cave/Cavern |
Polluting Cave Or Subsurface Waters |
Trespass Of A School Bus |
Stealing |
Feigned Blindness |
Stealing Leased Or Rented Property |
Counterfeiting |
Issuing A False Instrument Or Certificate |
Passing Bad Check |
Fraudulently Stop Payment Of An Instrument |
Fraudulent Use Of Credit/Debit Device |
Fraudulent Procurement Of Credit Or Debit Device |
Deceptive Business Practice |
Financial Exploitation Of Elderly/Disabled Person (Property Value Less Than $50) |
Commercial Bribery |
Defrauding Secured Creditors |
Identity Theft Or Attempt |
Misappropriation Of Intellectual Property - 1St Offense |
Operate Audio/Video Recording Device In Motion Picture Theatre W/O Consent Of Owner/Lessee |
Violation Of Stolen Valor Act - Misrepresent Veteran Status/Medals/Decoration/Badge/Ribbon/Button- 1St Offense |
Violation Of Stolen Valor Act Re Misrepresent The Award Of Medal/Decoration/Badge/Ribbon/Button - 1St Offense |
Violation Of Stolen Valor Act Re Use Of Veteran Title- 1St Offense |
Fraud Or Deception In Obtaining Instruction Permit, Drivers License, Nondrivers License |
Unlawfully Receiving Public Assistance Benefits/Ebt Card (Value Less Than $750) - 1St Offense |
Unlawful Conversion Of Public Assistance Benefits/Ebt Card (Value Less Than $750) - 1St Offense |
Unlawful Transfer Of Public Assistance Benefits/Ebt Card (Value Less Than $750) - 1St Offense |
Perjury In Application For Public Assistance |
Improper Disclosure Of Informaion In Public Assistance Investigation |
Publish Identifying Information About Individuals With Firearms Or License/Certificate/Permit/Endorsement |
Unlawful Refusal To Transfer A Weapon |
Unlawful Possession, Transport, Manufacture, Repair Or Sale Of Illegal Weapon |
Unlawful Use Of Weapon - Subsection 5 - While Intoxicated - Unloaded Weapon |
Unlawful Use Of Weapon - Subsection 10 - Carry Unloaded Weapon Into School, Bus, Premises Or Function |
Defacing Firearm |
Unlawful Transfer Of Weapon |
Disclose Protected Information Of Applicant'S Status Of Concealed Carry Permit |
Gambling Professional Player |
Promoting Gambling 2Nd Degree |
Possession Of Gambling Records 2Nd Degree |
Possession Of Gambling Device |
Promoting Pornography For Minors Or Obscenity 2Nd Degree |
Furnishing Pornographic Material Or Attempt To Furnish To A Minor |
Public Display Of Explicit Sexual Material |
Making Obscene Or Indecent Commercial Messages |
Person Under Age 19 Dancing In An Adult Cabaret |
Allow Person Under Age 19 To Dance In An Adult Cabaret |
Peace Disturbance - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Disrupt A House Of Worship - 2Nd Offense |
Rioting |
Institutional Vandalism - Property Damage |
Terrorist Threat - 3Rd Degree |
Cross Burning |
Unlawful Funeral Protest - Subsequent Offense |
Concealing A Misdemeanor |
Hindering Prosecution |
Make False Affidavit To Mislead A Public Servant |
Tampering With Physical Evidence |
Tampering With A Public Record |
False Impersonation Law Enforcement Officer |
Willfully Failing/Refusing To Obey Or Resisting/Opposing Leo Or Firefighter In The Proper Discharge Of Their Duties |
Resisting Or Interfering With Arrest/Detention/Stop |
Endanger Correctional Employee/Visitor/Another Offender By Attempt/Knowingly Cause Person To Come Into Contact With Unidentified Substance |
Failure To Execute Warrant |
Escape Or Attempted Escape From Custody |
Failure To Return To Confinement In County/Private Jail On A Felony Conviction |
Aiding Escape Of A Prisoner |
Disturbing A Judicial Proceeding |
Tampering With A Witness |
Tampering With A Victim Or Attempt Tampering With Victim |
Acceding To Corruption - Official Proceeding |
Misconduct By Juror |
Misconduct In Administration Of Justice |
Official Misconduct |
Misuse Of Official Information By A Public Servant |
Dwi - Prior |
Dwi - Person Less Than 17 Years Of Age In Vehicle |
Bac - Prior Offender |
Bac - Cmv (.04 - .079) - Prior Offender |
Bwi - Prior |
Bwi - Person Less Than 17 Years Of Age In Vehicle |
Boating Bac - Prior Offender |
Operating Aircraft While Intoxicated - Prior Offender |
Operating Aircraft With Excessive Bac - Prior Offender |
Negligent Operation Of A Vessel - 2Nd Offense |
Leaving Scene Of Accident |
Failure To Report A Shooting - 1St Offense |
Littering - Physical Injury Or Property Damage |
Littering - Prior Offense |
Damaging State Park Property - Physical Injury Or Property Damage |
Damaging State Park Property - Prior Offense |
Abandon Vehicle Or Trailer |
Tampering With Water Supply |
Construction Or Use Of A Waste Disposal Well |
Leaving A Child Unattended In A Motor Vehicle - 2Nd Degree |
Failure To Comply With Ignition Interlock Device Requirements |
Knowingly Rented, Leased Or Lent Motor Vehicle Without Functioning Ignition Interlock Device To Individual With Restricted Driving Privileges |
Failure To Notify Another Of Ignition Interlock Device Requirements |
Tamper Or Circumvent Operation Of Ignition Interlock Device |
Animal Abuse - 1St Offense |
Failure Of Farm Animal Professional To Submit Videotape/Recording Of Animal Abuse Or Neglect |
Owner/Possessor'S Dog Bites Person/Domestic Animal (2Nd Or Subsequent Bite) - Results In Serious Injury |
Spectator At Dog Fight |
Causing Dogs To Pursue Live Animals Propelled By Device |
Remove Electronic/Transmitting Dog Collar Without Owner'S Consent |
Bull Baiting And Cock Fighting |
Interfering With Hunting, Fishing Or Trapping 1St Degree |
Fail To Obey Order Of Peace Officer To Desist A Person From Interfering With Lawful Hunting/Fishing Or Trapping |
Bear Wrestling |
Hazing |
Sports Bribery - 2Nd Degree |
Prohibited Acts Against Animal Research And Production Facilities |
Fail To Obtain Proper Permit For Large Carnivore |
Violate "Large Carnivore Act" Provisions Of Sections 578.600-.624 |
Possession Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 11-35 Grams |
Possession Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 10 Grams Or Less - Prior Drug Offense |
Unlawful Delivery Of Drug Paraphernalia |
Unlawful Sale Or Distribution Of Over-The-Counter Methamphetamine Precursor Drugs |
Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia - Prior Drug Offense |
Unlawful Manufacture Of Drug Paraphernalia |
Possession Of An Imitation Controlled Substance |
Failure To Keep Or Furnish Records On Controlled Substances |
Distribution Of Prescription Medication On School Property - 2Nd Or Subsequent Offense |
Fail To Comply With Halloween-Related Restrictions For Sex Offenders |
Practice As Corporate Security Advisor Without A Dps License |
Fraudulent Claim For Compensation As Crime Victim |
Falsification Of Affidavit To Obtain Public Defender Services |
Knowingly Violate Any Provision Of Section 610.100-610.105-610.106 Or 610.120 Regarding Missouri Sunshine Law |
Patient, Resident, Or Client Abuse Or Neglect In Mental Health Facility Or Program |
Furnishing Unfit Food To Patients/Residents/Clients In Mental Health Facility Or Program |
Knowingly File False Report Of Abuse/Neglect Of A Mental Health Patient - 1St Offense |
Failure To Report Suspected Abuse/Neglect Of A Mental Health Patient - 1St Offense |
Applicant Knowingly Failed To Disclose Criminal History Information (Regarding: Direct Care Position) |
Provider Knowingly Hire Any Disqualified Person |
Engaging In Asbestos Abatement Project/Inspection/Management Plan/Asbestos Air Sampling Without Certificate - 1St Offense |
Failure By Asbestos Abatement Contractor To Comply With Regulatory Agency - 1St Offense |
Undertaking Asbestos Abatement Project Without Meeting Requirements - 1St Offense |
Commence Asbestos Abatement Project Without Minimizing Spread Of Friable Asbestos - 1St Offense |
Refusal To Permit Inspection By Department Of Natural Resources For Purposes Under Sections 643.225 - 643.250 - 1St Offense |
Sale/Distribution Of Products Made From/Goods Contained In Certain Polystyrene Foam |
Willful/Negligent Cause/Permit Discharge Of Water Contaminants In Violation Of Section 644.006 To 644.141 - 1St Offense |
Unauthorized Use Or Dissemination Of Identifiable Dna Information |
Knowingly Falsifying Shared Care Tax Credit Document |
Disclose Identifying Information Regarding Applicant Or Recipient Of Public Assistance |
Operate Without A License Or Make A False Statement In Obtaining A License/Certificate For Adult Day Care Facility |
Failure To Provide To The Department A Performance Bond Or Letter Of Credit As Provided Under Section 701.052 |
Representing Oneself As A Registered On-Site Sewage Disposal System Contractor |
Fail To Comply With Registration/Construction Guidelines Concerning On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems |
Possess, Transport, Use Or Sale Of Display Or Proximate Fireworks Without Permit |
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