A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a recent fatal shooting that claimed the life of another man, age 32. Missouri authorities are on the hunt for another suspect. The man arrested was allegedly the get-away driver in the Gravois Park neighborhood...
Criminal defense: 2 Missouri men charged with murder
Two men are facing charges after allegedly killing a man they found in a home they were intent on ransacking. Both the accused, who are from the Madison County area in Missouri, have been charged with three counts of first-degree murder, one count of armed robbery and...
Criminal defense attorneys will monitor new role for deputies
Sheriff's deputies in Missouri can make arrests just like police officers. Well, that is, everywhere in the state except in St. Louis. That is going to change quickly, however, because the state legislature passed a law in May that gives St. Louis sheriff's deputies...
Missouri criminal defense: 2 facing charges for stealing car
Two people in Missouri are facing a number of criminal charges after allegedly stealing a car and nearly hitting a police officer with the vehicle. This incident is said to have occurred in the O'Fallon area on Wednesday, March 21. Both of the accused individuals have...
Missouri criminal defense: Babysitter facing neglect charges
Whether for work purposes or just the need to get away, parents in Missouri and elsewhere have to leave their children with other individuals whom they trust will care for and protect them in their absence. Those who return to discover their children may have been...
What’s at stake when you get a DUI in Missouri?
If you have been accused of drinking and driving, you likely already know about some of the consequences. You will have a court date, and you will need to find a way to fight the charges lest your life be completely disrupted. Enlisting help from an attorney can help...
Does failing field sobriety tests hurt my criminal defense?
Getting stopped for suspected DUI can be extremely intimidating. In Missouri, officers are likely to request that one participate in field sobriety testing. If a person does submit -- yes it is a choice -- and fails, he or she may be left wondering what that means for...
St. Louis criminal defense: 4 accused of shooting at police
Police in St. Louis and elsewhere have difficult and dangerous jobs. It comes with the territory. However, the city does not take violent actions against its police officers lightly. Recently four young men were arrested for allegedly shooting at two officers. If...
How someone can get a DUI while on prescription drugs
Drivers may feel like they are in a unique situation if they face charges for a DUI in Clayton when they did not drink alcohol. They might think that the law enforcement officer made a mistake with the arrest. However, authorities can charge a driver with a DUI if he...
Missouri criminal defense: Misdemeanor versus felony
Missouri residents who have been charged with crimes may feel uneasy about the future. After all, having a criminal record is no small thing. It is something that can follow a person for the rest of his or her life. That is why having a skilled criminal defense...