Getting arrested in Missouri is not a good situation to begin with, but once you are under arrest, you may be subjected to uncomfortable situations. These include strip searches, fingerprinting and DNA collection. You may wonder about the last thing. Can your DNA be...
Violent Crimes
Saint Charles man killed by granddaughter’s boyfriend
Most adults in St. Louis may likely be able to look back on a time when they were young, immature and did not enjoy the same perspective that years of experience have taught them. If asked, they might say that the mistakes that they made were not serious enough to...
The danger of assuming infallibility with DNA test results
A proven criminal defense legal team takes a broad-based view in its client representation, knowing that the alleged "facts" aren't always as they seem and that there are two sides to every story. A tried-and-tested defense strategy necessarily assumes a healthy...
Court-ordered anger management may benefit perpetrators
When perpetrators of violent crimes in Missouri are caught and under scrutiny, they often face significant charges depending on the severity of their offense. Consequences may range from fines and restitution to a prison sentence that requires a perpetrator to serve...
What is felony murder?
Oftentimes criminal charges brought against a person are for an act he or she directly committed. However, that is not always the case. When it comes to felony murder in Missouri, a person may face a felony murder charge even if he or she did not kill anyone....
New MO law on sex offender registration about to be unveiled
Some advocates of new Missouri law about to take legal effect that will materially adjust the state's sex offender registration scheme might simply note its provisions in a dispassionate way. Others, though, might express sentiments that are emotionally laden and...
After changes to law, man’s DNA links him to murders
When a violent crime occurs, it is the job of investigators to piece together evidence and gather witness reports to try and rebuild a story that will help them in detecting who is responsible for committing the dangerous acts. However, there are times when clues are...
Some realities, considerations relevant to the right to trial
There it is, prominently stated in the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial." Notwithstanding that express prerogative, though, it is eminently clear that legions of...