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MISSOURI MAN’S ASSAULT CHARGE RESULT OF ROAD RAGE INCIDENT

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…

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MISSOURI MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER TO AVOID DEATH PENALTY

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,…

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ASSAULT CHARGE FILED AFTER MISSOURI WOMAN ALLEGEDLY SHOOTS SPOUSE

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…

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WHITE COLLAR CRIMES: GUILTY PLEA IN MISSOURI TO FRAUD CHARGES

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…

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MISSOURI DRIVER HOSPITALIZED, SUSPECTED OF DWI FOLLOWING CRASH

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…

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EXPUNGEMENT LAW GIVES SOME CONVICTED MISSOURIANS A FRESH START

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…

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MAN ACCUSED OF ASSAULT IN MISSOURI

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…

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