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When a person is charged with a crime, he or she faces a variety of different decisions, most of which will likely have a significant impact on the rest of his or her life. Unfortunately, few people feel prepared to make these decisions on their own. In fact, a man in Missouri is now likely wondering about his options after…

Whether you live in Missouri or will only be traveling there for a short time, it’s important that you understand the state’s weapon laws. If you possess a weapon that is legal in your state but not in Missouri, for example, you could still face charges. To better understand what you can or cannot possess, here are a few facts…

There is no doubt that the end of a romantic relationship can result in a variety of different negative feelings. While arguments, for example, may be usual, violence or other types of physical retaliation is typically rare. Despite this, a Missouri man is facing several criminal accusations, including drug charges, after he allegedly set his ex-girlfriend’s car on fire. Police…

It is hard to imagine how a person might react upon arriving at his or her parked vehicle, only to find that someone is attempting to take it away. In fact, it would likely be easy to assume that the vehicle is being stolen or that the owner’s safety may be in danger, potentially prompting him or her to take…

Due to the signing of a law in 2016, that came into effect on January 2018, the arrest and conviction records available for expungement (closure) increased. Once your record is expunged, you no longer must state that you were convicted of a crime. Expungements are available for many misdemeanors and felonies. Though you don’t have to state your crime to…

Family dynamics can be complicated. Despite the volatility that some families experience, there is rarely violence. However, a man in Missouri is now facing a murder charge in connection with the death of his mother. Police believe that the 38-year-old man beat his mother to death. They claim that he admitted to hitting her with objects and his fists throughout…

Motor vehicle accidents can happen at any moment of the day. While some are the result of a driver who is under the influence, many accidents occur due to a single moment of distraction. Unfortunately, police believe that drunk driving was a factor in a recent accident in Missouri that resulted in a fatality. The incident reportedly happened during the…

When a person is accused or suspected of a crime that is reported in the newspaper and other media outlets, there is typically only one side of the story that is told — the side of law enforcement officers. Though many will make a judgment based on these reports alone, a person is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless…

Embezzlement is more common than many people think. It is not always high-profile, and it can occur in a wide range of environments. If someone accuses you of embezzlement, you must not laugh it off as a preposterous idea. You should take the accusation seriously, even if you do not believe that you were guilty of committing such an act.…

The criminal justice system, for many in Missouri, can often feel overwhelming. This may be especially true for those who are facing police scrutiny and also coping with an unexpected death. Unfortunately, one man is now facing accusations of drunk driving following a recent fatal accident. The incident that led to the man’s arrest happened on a day in August.…