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LOUISIANA MAN ACCUSED OF ASSAULT WITH A VEHICLE

When a person in Louisiana is charged with a crime, he or she likely has several questions. Unfortunately, defendants in criminal proceedings often do not have the necessary legal knowledge to make informed decisions about their cases. For example, a man is likely wondering about his future after he was recently arrested on assault and other criminal charges. The incident…

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ELDERLY MISSOURI WOMAN CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT

It is easy to make a mistake at a place of employment. While such an incident can often lead to censure or possibly even termination, it rarely results in an arrest and criminal charges. Unfortunately, an elderly woman in Missouri was recently arrested, charged with embezzlement. The charges stem from the woman’s employment at a company that specializes in commercial…

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MISSOURI MAN ACCUSED OF DOMESTIC ASSAULT AFTER CHASE

There are many different sides of a story. Often the version reported in the news following an incident believed to involve violence does not provide all the details. Regardless, a person accused of a crime is presumed innocent in court unless sufficient evidence is provided to prove otherwise. A man in Missouri is likely considering his criminal defense after he…

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IS FORENSIC EVIDENCE A RELIABLE BURDEN OF PROOF?

The standard in court is guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. It’s a long-held standard that calls for certainty in conviction. Yet, many court cases use questionable forensic evidence in trials. Forensic evidence is well known to those who watch court shows on TV. However, studies in the past decade are casting doubt about their reliability. Bite marks, hair identification and…

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MAN ACCUSED OF OFFICER’S MURDER IN MISSOURI

Police officers in Missouri often put their lives at risk in order to protect others. As a result, when an incident results in the death or injury of an officer, answers are demanded, and a desire to make an arrest is strong, even when there is little evidence indicating what happened. Unfortunately, a man was recently arrested, charged with murder,…

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FORMER UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EMPLOYEE SUSPECTED OF EMBEZZLEMENT

An organization that is struggling financially may choose to seek answers to its struggles. Often, this may mean finding someone on which to lay blame. Unfortunately, a former employee of the University of Missouri is suspected of embezzlement after an internal review was conducted. Prior to the alleged criminal activity, several individuals were laid off after offices were restructured to…

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INCIDENT IN MISSOURI LEADS TO MURDER CHARGE

Drug side effects can often have dramatic, but unpredictable consequences. They can make a normally calm, pleasant person paranoid and violent. Unfortunately, loved ones of drug abusers are often unsure how to respond to such unpredictable behavior. In fact, a man in Missouri was recently charged with murder after he claims he defended himself from his girlfriend who was on…

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE EMBEZZLEMENT

It’s stressful whenever someone is charged with embezzlement. The charges surrounding embezzlement can be complex, and a conviction can result in harsh penalties. That is the situation some employees at the University of Missouri find themselves in. The school’s police department is currently investigating the possibility of misappropriated funds from some student organization accounts. The investigation began after an employee…

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