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 Passanise discuss some of their most famous cases.

Ex Parte is Latin for “one party.” This refers to motions, hearings, or orders granted
for 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 temporary orders, like a restraining order or temporary child custody until a formal hearing can be held. Learn more about an Ex Parte and how it can be used in today’s episode.

Polygraphs are a tool that are sometimes turned into a weapon in criminal defense
and 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. Find out the answer to these questions and learn how criminal defense attorneys often use polygraphs as investigative tools.

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 way
information is transmitted to federal databases are leading to instances of those
who’ve received felony expungements continuing to be arrested for possessing
firearms. Learn more in this Podcast.

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 give attorneys the right to depose any potential witness that may be called to give testimony. Learn more in this episode of The Loophole.

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 consequences. 

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 endangering a child.