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VICTIM’S, DEFENDANT’S ACCOUNTS DIFFER IN MISSOURI ASSAULT CASE

When an incident that is believed to involve a crime happens, police are often left to make decisions regarding who is at fault based on the reports of those involved in the incident. When details conflict, they may make a decision regarding whose version they think is most reliable, often with little information to support their final conclusion. For example,…

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MISSOURI INVESTIGATION LEADS TO DRUG CHARGES AGAINST 2

For many people in Missouri and across the country, the prospect of responding to criminal allegations is daunting, especially those who have little legal training or experience. Often, people facing criminal charges feel as if they do not have the necessary information to make informed decisions or the knowledge to appropriately respond to unlawful actions. In fact, two people who…

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MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER MISSOURI POLICE PURSUIT

Interactions with law enforcement officers can be intimidating regardless of the circumstances. As such, some people who face a confrontation may react out of fear. Unfortunately, reports in Missouri claim that a police pursuit involving a driver police say was attempting to elude them resulted in a fatality. Now, a man faces multiple felony charges as a result, including murder.…

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ALLEGED MISSOURI ROAD RAGE INCIDENT LEADS TO ASSAULT CHARGE

Anyone who has spent any time driving a vehicle has likely experienced an incident when an unsafe maneuver occurred. Likewise, many drivers in Missouri have likely also been accused of performing an unsafe act that they may not believe was unsafe. Either scenario could potentially result in a road rage incident. In fact, a man is currently behind bars, accused…

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MISSOURI POLICE SUSPECT DRUNK DRIVING, LEADS TO PURSUIT, CRASH

It is often difficult to determine what might be running through a person’s mind when faced with confrontations with law enforcement officers. Some people may act instinctively, which could lead to a complicated legal situation. Unfortunately, a man in Missouri is now facing such a scenario following a pursuit that occurred after police say they received reports of drunk driving.…

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6 PLEAD GUILTY IN MISSOURI FRAUD CASE

When facing criminal charges, many people feel unprepared to make the decisions that will likely have a significant impact on the rest of their lives. In fact, six men in Missouri who recently pleaded guilty to charges related to a fraud case likely felt unsure about their options at the beginning of the criminal justice process. Fortunately, there are experienced…

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DWI SUSPECTED IN MISSOURI CAR ACCIDENT

A car accident can happen quickly, often before drivers have an opportunity to even attempt to respond to changing conditions. Even something as simple as adjusting the volume of the radio can cause a sufficient distraction to allow an accident. Unfortunately, law enforcement officers may be quick to assume that an accident is the result of a driver who was…

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