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When a person is accused of a crime, he or she often has no idea how to respond. Additionally, the individual may be unclear about applicable constitutional rights, making it difficult to recognize and respond to unlawful treatment at the hands of police officers or prosecutors. Unfortunately, a man in Missouri may be confused about his options after a crash…

On January 1, Missourians found it easier to have past criminal arrests and convictions stripped from their records. Known as Senate Bill 588, the changes to state law allow non-chronic offenders to erase their records and their negative consequences. Billed by many as a “second chance law,” it applies to 1,900 separate misdemeanor and felony crimes. Felonies can now be…

Often as people in Missouri age, they become more and more dependent upon others to ensure that their daily basic needs are met. Anyone who has cared for someone who is completely dependent upon him or her is likely aware of the stress that these caregivers can experience. However, relatively few caregivers resort to violence. Despite this, police have accused…

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 Missouri is likely wondering what his legal options are after a warrant was issued…

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 road rage incident resulted in an assault charge against one of the people said to be…

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 have impacted the jury’s decision and the severity of the sentence imposed. In recent news,…

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 he informed police he was not the one driving the vehicle at…

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 husband, a police officer with a high rank. The incident that led to the woman’s arrest happened one…

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 has recently pleaded guilty to charges of tax fraud and voting illegally. The man was reportedly convicted of…

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 moment of panic, causing them to drift off the road. Unfortunately, a driver in Missouri…