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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 others even though time had passed since an initial conflict. The man is now…

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 writing bad checks. What Does Expungement Mean? Specifically, it means that, when you are applying for a…

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 now accused of drunk driving following a crash that reportedly killed…

It is often difficult to predict how people will react during a moment of conflict, especially if they feel that their life may be endangered. However, police often make assumptions regarding who the aggressor was when an event results in violence, even if an investigation has not been completed. Unfortunately, a man in Missouri has recently been accused of assault…

Police in Missouri and other areas of the country claim to be waging a war against drugs. While their desire to remove drugs from the streets may be admirable, violating a suspect’s rights in the process of doing so is not. A man who was recently charged with possession of drugs may decide to take steps to ensure that he…

Gas station attendants often have difficult jobs. Because they are often alone, they could easily become targets for robberies, especially at night, creating a great deal of anxiety for such workers. Unfortunately, police say a gas station attendant in Missouri has recently been arrested and charged with murder after a man was killed following a dispute. The incident happened on…

Working in fast food is often a difficult job. Workers often put in long hours and face a great deal of criticism from supervisors and employees. Unfortunately, a fast food worker in Missouri is now accused of assault following an alleged incident involving a manager at the establishment. The incident happened just after noon on a day in October. Police…

In January 2018, a new law regarding expungements goes into effect. That’s good news for many who live and work in Missouri. Many people, however, are unfamiliar with what an expungement actually is. Expungement is a process where criminal records are sealed. Anyone arrested or charged with a crime has a criminal record. Each state has its own law on…

Anyone who has been to a bar likely knows that people can often behave unpredictably when under the influence of alcohol. Unfortunately, information provided by people who have been consuming alcohol may not be entirely reliable. For example, the veracity of the accounts regarding a street brawl in Missouri could be questionable; a man has since been charged with assault…

For those who have been driving on Missouri roads for years, the experience of failing to notice a red light or not noticing one in time to stop is likely familiar. While these incidents likely happen relatively frequently, they do not always result in a crash. Unfortunately, one man in Missouri who police say failed to stop at a traffic…