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Homicide is the unlawful act of taking someone's life, otherwise known as murder. It is punishable by death or life imprisonment, and the sentence varies according to the state. This essentially means that homicide can be lawfully excusable under certain circumstances...
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...
A felony conviction of domestic violence will always lead to the loss of gun rights. Missourians enjoy some of the most lenient gun laws in the nation. But in the US, all felony convictions — whether violent or not — lead to a lifetime ban on gun ownership. You may...
On February 4, 2021, the Illinois General Assembly forwarded a historic reform bill to the state's governor for signature. The governor, having signaled strong support for House Bill 3653, is expected to sign it into law. When signed, the law will go into effect in...
A Missouri federal court judge was prevented from sentencing a defendant recently after he told the defendant that the federal judicial system "sucks" and he would probably receive a lighter sentence if his case went to trial than he would through a guilty plea. Based...
Most people know a felony drug charge is far more severe than a misdemeanor. However, there are many types of felonies in Missouri. Each has specific sentencing recommendations the judge may choose to follow. Furthermore, if a crime is violent, it can become even more...
If you are falsely accused of a serious crime, the realization of the criminal charges brought against you can quickly send you into a tailspin. Confusion, anger, and shock are all common and justifiable feelings of individuals being charged with a crime that they did...
Have you heard about the Raise the Age (RTA) law? Well, it is a law that was meant to take effect in 2021 and has partially been implemented. The law was informed by the fact that children aged 17 years were being charged as adults and that had detrimental effects to...
Violent crime is prevalent across St. Louis. In fact, 2020 was the deadliest year in St. Louis in several decades. If the state has charged you with homicide, you need an experienced and skilled St. Louis criminal defense lawyer guiding you through the complex legal...
You’ve probably seen enough movies and television shows that you can recite the Miranda warning in your sleep. “You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney,” and so on. While we often think of this warning as our Miranda rights, it’s...
