St. Louis Criminal Law Blog

Those who have positions of power in a company have multiple important decisions to make that could ultimately impact a company's success and the jobs of several people. Unfortunately, those in such positions also face additional scrutiny should something go wrong -- such as if money goes missing. Unfortunately, a chief financial officer in Missouri now faces accusations of fraud.

The 45-year-old man now faces three counts of wire fraud. Reports indicate that the man was employed by The Boyd Group, a company that runs Boyd Sleep, Accent Furniture and The Bedroom Store. Prosecutors have accused him of stealing approximately $3.8 million from the company.

Even drivers who have spent hundreds of hours behind the wheel of a vehicle have moments when they panic while driving. A slight miscalculation can easily cause someone to overcorrect, resulting in an accident. Despite this, police in Missouri believe that a woman was drunk driving when she was reportedly involved in a single-vehicle accident that sent her to the hospital.

The accident that resulted in the woman's arrest happened just before 7 p.m. on a day in mid-May. According to reports, a 26-year-old woman's car ran off the road and struck guardrails several times before ultimately coming to a stop after striking a large rock and several small trees. She was wearing her seatbelt at the time; reports indicate that her vehicle was totaled.

Police officers have difficult jobs. They frequently put their own lives at risk while trying to protect the lives and property of others. Often, they must make decisions in the heat of a moment that could make the difference between suffering a personal injury or returning home safely to their families after their shift. Unfortunately, an officer in Missouri is now charged with second-degree assault following what she describes as an "innocent mistake."

The incident that led to criminal charges against the police officer reportedly happened on a day in April. The 37-year-old officer became involved with a 33-year-old woman after receiving a call from a grocery store; the caller reported that two women left the store without paying. The officer reportedly confronted one of the women in the parking lot, and a "struggle" ensued.

The criminal justice system is often complicated. In addition to court proceedings, there are often unique circumstances that could lead to more severe punishments and charges. For example, a man in Missouri could potentially spend the rest of his life in prison after being charged with his seventh drunk driving offense.

The most recent incident that led to an arrest warrant for the 56-year-old man happened on a day in early August. According to reports, a witness claims to have seen a male driver run over several curbs. The same witness also claims to have seen the driver strike a parked car as he attempted to park his vehicle at an apartment complex.