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The Role of DNA Evidence in Missouri Criminal Cases
DNA Evidence in the Legal System In criminal justice, DNA evidence has emerged as an indisputable game-changer. The state of Missouri, much like the rest of the United States, has witnessed the transformative power of forensic science, specifically in the domain of DNA testing and analysis. DNA evidence has become a linchpin in the adjudication of criminal...
Is Driving High a DUI in Missouri?
The legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational use has prompted the question: Is driving high a DUI in Missouri? Learn more here. Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana in Missouri In recent years, the legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational use has prompted questions about the legality of driving under the influence of...
Can a Police Officer Question a Minor Without Parental Consent?
With law enforcement, the question of whether a police officer can question a minor without parental consent is an important topic. Parents should understand the legal protections afforded to minors during police questioning. Let's look at Miranda rights, parental consent, custody, and the constitutional rights of minors when facing police questioning....
Are Police Required to Read Miranda Rights?
We’ve all seen it in the movies. Someone gets arrested and the arresting officer reads them their rights. You might be wondering, “But are they required to do that in real life?” The short answer is “yes,” but let’s take a closer look. Miranda rights are a cornerstone of the United States criminal justice system, offering vital protections to individuals...
DWI reduced to Careless and Imprudent Driving
Client charged with DWI after allegedly failing all field sobriety tests, vomiting, and blowing over the legal limit. We prevailed at the administrative hearing by showing that the officer failed to check the client's mouth after the client vomited, rendering the breath test result invalid. We were also able to show that the officer had our client perform the...
4th Offense DWI with Serious Physical Injury Dismissed
A Boone County man was charged with DWI Resulting in Serious Physicial Injury after allegedly crossing the center line and hitting another driver head on causing serious physical injury. Toxicology records indicated defendant had multiple opiates and benzodiazepenes in his system. Because he had three DWI priors, Client faced up to ten years in prison at 85...
3 Counts Assault 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action Dismissed
A St. Louis County man was charged with three counts of Assault 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action after allegedly shooting at three people in a hallway. At the preliminary hearing, Attorney Brian Cooke was able to get multiple counts dismissed. Additionally, we presented evidence that the alleged victims had instigated the conflict and shot at our client...
DWI Dismissed, Felony Leaving the Scene Reduced to Misdemeanor
Client charged with DWI and Felony leaving the scene after allegedly rear ending a parked car and leaving the scene. Client was subsequently arrested at her home almost an hour later and blew over the legal limit on a breath test. We were able to persuade the prosecutor to dismiss the DWI on the basis that it was possible that client had drank after returning...
DWI Dismissed
St. Charles County man was charged with DWI Drugs and Alcohol after allegedly admitting to drinking and smoking weed, blowing over the legal limit on a portable breath test, and failing all field sobriety tests. We were able to persuade the prosecutor to dismiss the DWI charge after showing that the officer improperly administered the field sobriety tests. As a...
St. Louis Man Acquitted of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
During a traffic stop police claimed our client had a stolen gun in plain view sticking out between the driver's seat and center console. During the trial we were able to poke holes in the officers' credibility and ultimately forced them to admit they couldn't say for certain whether our client knew the gun was in the car and that the car did not belong to him....
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