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Missouri’s Good Samaritan Law and Drug Charges
St. Louis Drug Crimes Lawyer Explains how Missouri’s Good Samaritan Law can result in dismissal of drug charges for those seeking medical assistance for drug overdoses
Shooting charges reduced. Unsupervised probation with no felony conviction.
A St. Louis man was charged with Assault 1st degree and Armed Criminal Action, after allegedly shooting at his neighbor. During our investigation, we were able to show that the neighbor had likely attacked his mother, that it was impossible for him to have actually shot at the neighbor and instead only fired a warning shot in the air. Our client pled to a...
Missouri’s Abuse and Lose Law: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Underage alcohol offenses are severely penalized under Missouri's Abuse and Lose statute, leading to lasting consequences for young offenders. The state's abuse and lose statute can result in driver's license suspensions or revocations for drivers under 21 found guilty of driving while intoxicated, possessing a controlled substance, and Minor in Possession of...
Missouri’s Prior and Persistent Offender Law
Under Missouri law, prior felony convictions can be used to enhance your sentence under Prior, Persistent, and Dangerous offender Statute, RSMo Section 558.016. These sentencing enhancements harshly penalize those with a past criminal record.
5 Essential Things to Know about Bond Reduction Hearings in Missouri
St. Louis criminal defense attorney Brian Cooke answers frequently asked questions about bond reduction hearings in Missouri
Assault 2nd Degree, Felony Leaving the Scene Reduced to Misdemeanor
Client was charged with Assault 2nd degree and Felony Leavin the Scene after allegedly intentionally hitting a golf cart and then hitting the occupant, who had tried to stop him from leaving. During our investigation we uncovered that the alleged victim had thrown beer bottles at our client's car, threatened his family with a gun, and assaulted passengers in...
Felony Domestic Assault Reduced to Misdemeanor
A St. Louis County Man was charged Domestic Assault 2nd Degree after allegedly assaulting his wife during an altercation. Through plea negotiations we were able to persuade the prosecutor to ammend the felony to a misdemeanor.
What is the Juvenile Justice System?
Overview of the Juvenile Justice System in Missouri The juvenile justice system is a branch of criminal law specifically designed to handle cases involving juveniles, typically individuals under 18 years old. Unlike adult criminal court, the juvenile court focuses on rehabilitating young offenders rather than punishing them. The system aims to address juvenile...
What is Cross-Examination in Court?
Definition of Cross-Examination Cross-examination is a stage in court proceedings, especially in criminal trials, where the defense attorney questions the prosecution witness to challenge their testimony and credibility. It follows the direct examination, where the opposing counsel presents their witness to give direct testimony supporting their case. During...
Expungement in Missouri: Clearing Your Criminal Record
Understanding Expungement in Missouri Expungement in Missouri is a legal process that allows individuals to remove certain criminal offenses from their public record, thereby offering a fresh start and an opportunity to move past a single mistake. Under Missouri law, expungement can encompass a range of offenses, from misdemeanors and DWI convictions to...
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Assault Charges
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Fraud Charges
Juvenile Offenses
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Stealing Charges
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