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MAN CONVICTED OF SODOMY IN MISSOURI APPEALING PROGRAM PLACEMENT

When facing serious criminal charges in Missouri, it is often impossible to predict an outcome. The defense process is often customizable and each situation may include various options for fighting against existing charges. If a conviction is handed down in court, it does not necessarily mean an end to the legal process, as made evident by a recent situation where…

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POSSESSION OF DRUGS LANDS A MISSOURI MAN BEHIND BARS

Chances are, if Missouri police suspect someone of illegal drug activity, they are going to aggressively pursue the matter. If, at some point, an arrest is made and charges filed, the person accused will have his/her work cut out to avoid conviction. Penalties under conviction for possession of drugs often involve extended prison sentences, as one man recently learned. The…

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VARIOUS OPTIONS POSSIBLE FOR DEFENSE AGAINST POSSESSION OF DRUGS

Being charged with a drug-related crime in Missouri presents several challenges with regard to defense. If a person is charged for possession of drugs, drug manufacturing or distribution, it can have an immediate negative impact on all aspects of that person’s life. In such situations, it is never too soon to begin exploring all possible options for building a strong…

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AUTHORITIES SAY MISSOURI MAN GOOGLED SEXUAL ASSAULT PHRASES

A man in Missouri has been indicted on 21 counts that include extortion, wire fraud and cyberstalking. Authorities say he committed acts that amount to sexual assault as he acted under fraudulent circumstances with dozens of women. The women were seeking work as models, and were apparently told their chances of being cast would increase if they agreed to engage…

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CRIMINAL LAW EFFORTS NEEDED WHEN CHARGES SPAN VARIOUS STATES

Being charged with a drug-related crime in Missouri is no small matter. Recent developments in this area suggest that criminal law guidance may be needed by defendants in several different states, including this one. Authorities have drawn connections between arrests in various areas as being connected to the same drug trafficking ring. Various law enforcement agencies are said to have…

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MAN SENTENCED FOR INTERNET SEX CRIMES, WIFE FILES FOR DIVORCE

Missouri law is aggressive in its efforts to protect children. When law enforcement officers believe someone is committing internet sex crimes or other unlawful acts against minors, they sometimes set up a sting operation to investigate the situation. This occurred in March 2016, when a crime analyst posed as a young girl online. Anyone arrested or charged with such crimes…

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CRIMINAL LAW SITUATION IN MISSOURI INCLUDES SERIOUS DRUGS

Missouri used to be called the methamphetamine capital of the United States. Some law officers may still think that assessment is correct. Reportedly, an investigation that lasted more than a year recently culminated with seizures of drugs, cash and weapons in four separate raids. Now, several dozen people are likely looking to devise effective criminal law defenses. At least 36…

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DEFINITIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CRIMES VARY BY STATE

In Missouri and everywhere else in the United States, there are laws that govern sexually-related offenses. Anyone accused of sexual assault has the right to fight those charges in court. Actions that actually constitute a criminal sexual assault are categorized in different ways from state to state. Generally speaking, a sex assault typically involves some form of unwanted touching or…

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