PMCW Law

We are all too familiar with drug crimes at the Lake of the Ozarks area, unfortunately. It's one of the top crime areas here and we have represented people who have been charged with possession, manufacturing and the sale of drugs such as methamphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, controlled prescription drugs, and drug paraphernalia. The punishments can vary depending on what drug was involved and what crime you were committing. Our criminal defense attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you a few examples of the standard punishments for drug crimes in Missouri. If you find yourself in this sort of unfortunate situation and need an experienced criminal defense attorney, call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch at 573-346-7231 for your free consultation. Punishments for Heroin Crimes in Missouri Source:  https://statelaws.findlaw.com/missouri-law/missouri-heroin-laws.html Trafficking, selling, or possessing heroin is illegal throughout the United ...

According to the CDC , 28 people die every day in the U.S. in motor vehicle accidents involving an alcohol-impaired driver. This is so troubling and further proves that you shouldn’t drink and drive. In addition to possibly hurting or killing people, you also could be damaging your driving record or possibly getting a DUI or DWI in the process. If you find yourself getting a DWI or DUI, call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch . Our DWI attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks will meet with you for a free consultation. Here are a few things you may not know about driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI). Things You Didn’t Know About DWI/DUI You Can Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer Test Legally, you don’t have to take a breathalyzer test, but we sometimes advise you to take it if asked to. If you don’t, you risk angering the officer involved by being noncompliant and giving the prosecutor something to focus on in the case against you. In some countie...

Criminal charges can turn your life upside down. If you are found guilty, you can suffer numerous consequences, including fines, imprisonment, and effect on your permanent record. If you are facing criminal charges, hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney can make a world of difference. Consider these reason why you should hire a criminal defense lawyer to represent your case. 1. Your Attorney Understands The Law It's no secret that the legal field is complex. Every law has exceptions, and every circumstance has different specific requirements. You need a criminal defense attorney that has experience dealing with these minute details and can help you use them to build a solid case. 2. Your Attorney Knows The Scene The Missouri Courts are like a world of their own. Each court has its own set of rules, social norms, and strict guidelines governing what behavior is and is not acceptable. If this is your first court case, you can not possibly know all of these unspo...

The legal field is as complicated as it is varied. Buying a house, renting a car, hiring an employee, getting married, recovering from a car accident... Each of these activities (along with thousands of others) have legal regulations and ramifications attached to them. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. recognize the challenges that these legal complexities bring. It is our goal to help improve the lives of those around us by handling the legal situations our clients face. We are proud to offer a variety of legal services in the Camden County community . Here's a quick overview of our many practice areas. Real Estate Law From residential and commercial real estate transactions to property line and dock disputes, PMCW Law can help you with all of your real estate law needs. With the help of Phillips and McElyea Land Title, Inc., we can take care of the details and reduce the risks in your real estate transactions. Business Law ...

By now you've heard of us, but how much do you really know about the Lake of the Ozarks' most trusted law firm ? Penicillin was revolutionizing medicine, and color television was making its debut. These were some of the things happening in American medicine and culture around the time that the attorneys at Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. began providing legal services in the Lake of the Ozarks community .  Just as medicine and American culture have changed considerably since that time, so has the way we practice law. We used to be open on Saturdays so that people who lived out of town could make the 6- or 10-hour drive to our office to review or sign documents. Now, those clients are able to review and sign documents electronically. In fact, Missouri courts are now requiring electronic filings. In some cases, you can't tender an original signature to the court clerk - even if you want to. These advances in technology have allowed us to eliminate...

LO Profile features Big Businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks The Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welch, P.C. were recently featured in LO Profile magazine and we wanted to share it in our blog.   Names:   Charles E. McElyea, Matthew P. Hamner, Deirdre O'Donnell, Ronald K. Carpenter, David T. Welch Company:   Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welch, PC Years in Business:   We are proudly approaching our 75th anniversary.  Our attorneys have a combined 146 years of law practice. Specialty Skills and Experience:   We are experienced business, real estate, personal injury, family law, estate planning and probate lawyers.  We also vigorously defend people who are charged with or are being investigated for Missouri misdemeanor and felony criminal law violations , including driving while intoxicated and boating while intoxicated offenses, as well as Federal crimes. Awards and Success:   Several of our law...

Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welsh, P.C. Videos As we move into the new year, we wanted to share with you a few new videos that our talented folks put together.  We have a lot of exciting things happening at our Law Firm and we are looking forward to some great things in 2014. Our 75th Anniversary In 2014, Hugh Phillips first opened up our doors 75 years ago and we will be celebrating this throughout the year.  Here is Matt Hamner telling you a little about this momentous occasion Let our experience, knowledge, and talent help you with your legal needs. Our attorneys and legal team make up the best law firm in the Lake of the Ozarks area.  We can help you in many areas where you need an advocate for your rights.  Here is Matt Hamner again with some words on what we can do for you and your family We wish you and your family Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Here is Matt again with a holiday greeting for you! We Are Effective  Camde...

The Lake of the Ozarks is a great place to be during the Fall months.  The weather is typically wonderful and there are many great family fun events happening in the area.  The Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welch P.C. want to highlight some can't miss Fall festivals happening in the near future! Fall Festivals at the Lake of the Ozarks September 28th - Turkey Festival -   www.eldonchamber.com One of the largest festivals with 100+ vendor booths Turkey Trot & Gobble Wobble starting at 7:30am Parade at 10:00am Other daily events October 5th - Apple Festival -   www.versailleschamber.com 34th year! Parade, Fiddler contest, pie baking contest, other events in historic Versailles October 11th - Apple Butter Days -   www.camdencountymuseum.com Craft Booths, demonstrations, quilt raffle, re-enactors from early history, and other heritage events October 12th - October Fun Fest  -...

Lake of the Ozarks Air Show at Camdenton Memorial Airport The Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welch, P.C. would like to highlight another family friendly event in the Lake of the Ozarks area.  If you are an aviation enthusiast, or would like to say thanks to some of our Veterans, bring the family out to this great event.  Airshow info and photos courtesy of  http://lakeoftheozarksairshow.com/index.html . This Saturday, September 21st, the skies above Camdenton Memorial Airport will be filled with aircraft performing various acts of skill and precision flying.  The air show will see a salute to our military and the return of Team Vortex Air Show, the Ping Pong Ball Drop, KC Flight Formation Team, and the Flash Fire Truck. New to the Lake of the Ozarks Air Show this year will be a P-51 Mustang Fighter, TBM-3E Avenger Torpedo Bomber, AC-47 "Spooky" Gunship and the Erik Edgren Airshow. A highlight of the airshow will be the appearance of...

Protect our Children According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children , The U.S. Department of Justice reports that in a one-year period of time studied, 797,500 children younger than 18 were reported missing for an average of 2,185 children being reported missing each day.  Some other hard hitting statistics from this organization: More than   200,000   children were abducted by family members. More than   58,000   children were abducted by non family members. An estimated   115   children were the victims of “stereotypical” kidnapping. These “stereotypical” kidnappings involved someone the child did not know or was an acquaintance. The child was held overnight, transported 50 miles or more, killed, ransomed or held with the intent to keep the child permanently. In Missouri, there are currently 401 missing children.  Here is a link to see these missing kids - http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/CJ51/Search?page=1&co...