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MAN FACES DRUG CHARGES AFTER MISSOURI ATTEMPTED TRAFFIC STOP

For many people in Missouri and across the country, an encounter with a law enforcement officer can be panic-inducing regardless of whether the person is engaged in illegal activity. Unfortunately, it may be instinctive for some people to flee when such a confrontation appears imminent. In fact, a man now faces drug charges after prosecutors claim he fled from a…

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DISPUTE BETWEEN MISSOURI COUSINS LEADS TO MURDER CHARGE

The relationship between family members can often become volatile, especially if there is money involved. Though these disputes may lead to anger and arguments, they rarely lead to violence. Despite this, a man in Missouri is now charged with murder in connection to the death of his cousin. The incident that led to a fatality and subsequent arrest reportedly happened…

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COMPANY’S CFO CHARGED WITH FRAUD IN MISSOURI

Those who have positions of power in a company have multiple important decisions to make that could ultimately impact a company’s success and the jobs of several people. Unfortunately, those in such positions also face additional scrutiny should something go wrong — such as if money goes missing. Unfortunately, a chief financial officer in Missouri now faces accusations of fraud.…

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MISSOURI WOMAN ACCUSED OF DRUNK DRIVING FOLLOWING CRASH

Even drivers who have spent hundreds of hours behind the wheel of a vehicle have moments when they panic while driving. A slight miscalculation can easily cause someone to overcorrect, resulting in an accident. Despite this, police in Missouri believe that a woman was drunk driving when she was reportedly involved in a single-vehicle accident that sent her to the…

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MISSOURI COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACCUSES EMPLOYEE OF EMBEZZLEMENT

Most people in Missouri work hard at their jobs. Many dedicate large portions of their lives to one employer. Unfortunately, one man who has worked at a community college since 1992 is now being accused of embezzlement. Reports indicate that the man was the manager of the college’s Workforce Solutions Group. As part of the fund associated with this job,…

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MISSOURI POLICE OFFICER CHARGED WITH ASSAULT IN ON-DUTY SHOOTING

Police officers have difficult jobs. They frequently put their own lives at risk while trying to protect the lives and property of others. Often, they must make decisions in the heat of a moment that could make the difference between suffering a personal injury or returning home safely to their families after their shift. Unfortunately, an officer in Missouri is…

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WHAT ARE THE FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS IN MISSOURI?

In recent history, law enforcement has acquired more sophisticated ways of testing whether or not a driver is under the influence. Specifically, breathalyzer tests can almost instantly determine the level of alcohol in a person’s blood. However, the field tests that predate this technology are still used by officers today — especially when a driver is suspected of being under…

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MISSOURI MAN FACES LIFE IN PRISON OVER DRUNK DRIVING ALLEGATIONS

The criminal justice system is often complicated. In addition to court proceedings, there are often unique circumstances that could lead to more severe punishments and charges. For example, a man in Missouri could potentially spend the rest of his life in prison after being charged with his seventh drunk driving offense. The most recent incident that led to an arrest…

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ARE POLICE SKETCHES ACCURATE?

Police sketches are old as our entire justice system. Yet, they’re still being used today as one method for identifying the perpetrator of a crime. But, as the United States has aged, many of its city populations have grown to hold more faces that could potentially match the vague image of a police sketch. Is this dated method of crime…

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