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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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MAN SUSPECTED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ARRESTED FOR RESISTING ARREST

Many people in Missouri are unsure how to react when approached by an authority figure, regardless of the reason for the interaction. In some cases, some people may react by trying to avoid an encounter. Unfortunately, a man, who was apparently a suspect in a sexual assault case, has now been arrested for resisting arrest and endangering the welfare of…

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MISSOURI INTERNET RELATIONSHIP LEADS TO RAPE CHARGE

The internet has opened many opportunities to people in Missouri and across the world. People in Missouri now have access to more products without driving long distances and are able to more easily and inexpensively maintain contact with people from various different places around the globe. However, the internet does come with some pitfalls. In fact, a teenager is now…

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