St. Louis Criminal Law Blog

When an incident that is believed to involve a crime happens, police are often left to make decisions regarding who is at fault based on the reports of those involved in the incident. When details conflict, they may make a decision regarding whose version they think is most reliable, often with little information to support their final conclusion. For example, a woman in Missouri is now facing assault charges involving an incident in which she claims the alleged victim attacked her first.

The events that resulted in the 39-year-old woman's arrest reportedly happened on a day in March. The alleged victim claims that he and the woman were spending time together in an apartment; he states that they were smoking meth and drinking. He further states that the woman became upset when he refused to get more meth.

Interactions with law enforcement officers can be intimidating regardless of the circumstances. As such, some people who face a confrontation may react out of fear. Unfortunately, reports in Missouri claim that a police pursuit involving a driver police say was attempting to elude them resulted in a fatality. Now, a man faces multiple felony charges as a result, including murder.

The incident reportedly happened on a day in early March. Reports indicate that police were pursuing a vehicle, allegedly driven by a 26-year-old man. It is unclear what prompted the pursuit that ultimately spread across two counties. 

It is often difficult to determine what might be running through a person's mind when faced with confrontations with law enforcement officers. Some people may act instinctively, which could lead to a complicated legal situation. Unfortunately, a man in Missouri is now facing such a scenario following a pursuit that occurred after police say they received reports of drunk driving.

The incident reportedly happened during the early morning hours of a day in February. Police say that they received reports of a driver who was possibly intoxicated and may have stolen a vehicle. Officers reportedly located the driver and vehicle on a Missouri interstate.

When facing criminal charges, many people feel unprepared to make the decisions that will likely have a significant impact on the rest of their lives. In fact, six men in Missouri who recently pleaded guilty to charges related to a fraud case likely felt unsure about their options at the beginning of the criminal justice process. Fortunately, there are experienced professionals who can help in similar circumstances. 

The case involves employees of a public works department in Missouri. According to reports, part of the men's job responsibilities include repairing essential signs (such as yield or stop signs) that were damaged or down. However, prosecutors say that the men would call in reports themselves (or have friends or family call) of signs needing repair on the weekends or during evening hours and submit time sheets for the repairs.