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In Ferguson, Missouri, a Black man, Michael Brown, was shot and killed by a police officer in 2014. George Floyd, in 2020, was killed due to suffocation by police restraint. Both incidents prompted Senator Brian Williams, one of two Black men elected to the Missouri...
The United States Supreme Court recently answered a question that has caused confusion for courts, criminal defense lawyers, and their clients. Is it constitutional for police to enter a residence without a warrant if they're pursuing someone suspected of committing a...
Police to civilian encounters happen routinely every day in America. Most of these encounters usually end peacefully, but unfortunately, this is not always the case. Misunderstandings between law enforcement and civilians lead to injuries and, sometimes, unnecessary...
Homicide is the unlawful act of taking someone's life, otherwise known as murder. It is generally regarded as the most serious of all crimes, punishable by lengthy prison terms up-to-and-including life sentences and, in some states (including Missouri, but not...
Looking for a job in St. Louis can be difficult. This is especially true for anyone with a criminal record. Until recently, employers had the right to ask about a job seeker's criminal record on an application or during an initial interview. A new St. Louis city...
Today, many people in court are battling against various assault cases such as domestic assault, sexual assault, cases where the victim was not fatally shot, vehicular assault, and assault of a law enforcement officer. An assault mainly involves threats of bodily...
The recent trends in white-collar crime have not been without cause. They coincide with a massive global pandemic that has created uncertainty, social isolation, and unemployment for millions. Because of these conditions, people have turned to other means to support...
Missourians who work in jobs in which they are charge of significant sums of money and account for it are often deemed responsible for shortfalls. If there are allegations of misappropriation, fraud and outright theft, they can face severe consequences legally,...
Have you ever been pulled over by a police officer for a broken taillight or an expired license? What about failing to signal a turn? Police officers often use these minor infractions as an excuse to pull a vehicle over and interrogate the driver, searching for other...
A new Missouri law addressing violent crime with measures such as increasing prison sentences and abolishing probation for certain offenses took effect on Aug. 28. Gov. Mike Parson signed the public safety bill in July as the legislative session concluded. Known as...
