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DISCOVERY OF BODY IN MISSOURI LEADS TO MURDER CHARGE

Regardless of what criminal charge a person is facing, he or she is presumed innocent unless sufficient evidence is provided that proves otherwise. Even when police and other law enforcement authorities make statements that make it seem as if a person is definitively guilty, they must provide evidence for their claims. At this time, however, it is unclear what evidence…

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MISSOURI TEEN ACCUSED OF MURDER IN PARENTS’ DEATH

The vast majority of teenagers in Missouri and across the country likely experience some degree of conflict with their parents. Often, adolescents may be unable to appropriately express their emotions following a dispute, but conflict rarely results in violence. Unfortunately, law enforcement officials have recently charged a teenager of murder following the death of her parents. The deaths reportedly happened…

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MISSOURI POLICE SEARCH FOR WOMAN ACCUSED OF THEFT FROM DOG RESCUE

There are multiple different organizations in Missouri and across the country dedicated to helping. Each organization has different goals, with some focused on helping animals. Unfortunately, a dog rescue now claims that it was the victim of theft. The organization claims that a former treasurer stole approximately $120,000 from the group during between Nov. 2016 and Sept. 2017. A representative…

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MISSOURI SHERIFF, DEPUTY FACE ASSAULT, MULTIPLE OTHER CHARGES

Law enforcement officers have difficult jobs. Often, they are tasked to deal with dangerous criminals and frequently face public criticism. Unfortunately, a Missouri sheriff and a deputy now face criminal charges, including assault. The 48-year-old sheriff was first elected in 2012. Since his election, several employees have left or been terminated. However, his actions came under additional scrutiny, reportedly in…

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DRUNK DRIVING CLAIM AFTER MISSOURI CRASH WITH SERIOUS INJURIES

It may be difficult to accurately estimate the number people who been saved from serious injuries or from losing their lives due to the use of safety belts. Though many people in Missouri benefit from these safety devices, they are only effective if a driver or passenger chooses to utilize them. Unfortunately, a man in Missouri now faces accusations of…

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MISSOURI MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT, ARSON

When a crime is believed to have been committed, police often want to quickly make an arrest. However, it often takes time to gather sufficient evidence to truly understand what happened and why. Often, when an arrest is quickly made, it happens without a full picture of actual events. For example, there are many unanswered questions following the recent arrest…

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INVESTIGATION ONGOING IN MISSOURI DESPITE MURDER CHARGE

When a person dies under suspicious circumstances, both surviving family members and the community as a whole wants — understandably — answers. However, in the haste to provide these answers, it may be easy for law enforcement officials to fail to address certain issues surrounding a case. For example, there are many unanswered questions after a man in Missouri was…

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MISSOURI MAN’S DWI CONVICTION IS OVERTURNED BY APPEALS COURT

When it comes to law enforcement officials, there are many in Missouri who are committed to ensuring that justice is served. Unfortunately, there are also those are who committed to obtaining a conviction regardless of the evidence in a case. However, there must be sufficient evidence to prove that a person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in order to…

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