All people accused of a crime have certain rights. However, those without legal training may not be fully aware of their rights or the potential implications of certain decisions they make, such as talking with police without the advice of an attorney. Now, a man in...
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Year: 2017
Missouri man’s assault charge result of road rage incident
When people observe other drivers on the road engage in behaviors that are illegal or potentially dangerous, they are often unsure how to respond. Unfortunately, in some cases such an observation can result in a confrontation. In fact, police in Missouri claim that a...
Missouri man pleads guilty to murder to avoid death penalty
Criminal appeals offer a person convicted of a crime to have their case reviewed for error, and subsequently as way to possibly have their sentence reduced or a conviction overturned. The appellant's case is based on an error made during the original trial that would...
Man charged with DWI following Missouri crash
In the aftermath of a motor vehicle crash, a victim's perception of reality may be skewed. In fact, even those who are eyewitnesses may not be able to fully comprehend the events happening around them. However, a man in Missouri is now facing a DWI charge even though...
Assault charge filed after Missouri woman allegedly shoots spouse
The vast majority of couples in Missouri experience some degree of conflict in their relationships. Most of this conflict is verbal and rarely results in physical violence. However, a woman was recently arrested and accused of assault following the shooting of her...
White collar crimes: Guilty plea in Missouri to fraud charges
People often make mistakes in life. The reasons for these mistakes often vary from lack of knowledge and experience to simple negligence. Regardless of the reason, some people in Missouri find themselves facing accusations of white collar crimes. For example, one man...
Missouri driver hospitalized, suspected of DWI following crash
In less time than it takes to change a radio station or reach for a dropped item on the floorboard, a vehicle can drift slightly off the roadway. Many drivers in Missouri, concerned about the potential consequences of even momentarily leaving the roadway, have a...
Man charged with murder, assault after Missouri shooting
Conflict happens between people for a variety of different reasons. Regardless of the nature of the conflict, most people calm down and go on about their business as time passes. However, police claim that a man in Missouri murdered two people people and shot at two...
Expungement law gives some convicted Missourians a fresh start
January 1, 2018 starts a new day for people in Missouri who are convicted of crimes.Historically, Missouri has not looked favorably on the idea of convicted criminals starting over. State law only allowed expungement of some misdemeanors and one minor felony like...
Missouri teen accused of drunk driving following fatal crash
A car accident can happen so quickly that a driver often has little opportunity to react. When a person is involved in an accident that causes serious harm, that event will likely live with them for the rest of his or her life. Unfortunately, a teenager in Missouri is...
