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Last Saturday evening, I was involved in an incident where I might have fallen asleep at the wheel and accidentally hit a young lady who was not in a vehicle on Taylor Ave, near the Central West End in St. Louis. I got out, tried to check on her, but due to an asthma and panic attack, I left the... View More 
answered on May 2, 2025
Leaving the scene of the accident is a felony. There is little you can do now except to not talk about it. If you are lucky, you won't get charged. If you get charged (or arrested), do not try to explain anything to the police. Don't say anything at all, ask for a lawyer.
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I am facing a second-degree domestic assault charge in which I'm accused of strangling someone. However, there are no witnesses, no medical evidence, and no injuries to support this claim. I have an audio recording of the incident during which we were arguing, and we fell due to momentum when... View More
answered on May 2, 2025
You are charged with a serious felony. Regardless of the facts, you need experienced legal counsel
My brother was arrested for attempting to steal three items from a thrift store, including a purse they claimed was worth $2,000. He was charged with theft and resisting arrest, even though he had not left the store with the items. Initially, the state offered a plea deal of 4 years in prison,... View More
answered on May 2, 2025
If the offer was specifically "accepted," it should be enforceable on the prosecutor. Merely waiving the prelim is likely not enough to enforce a plea deal. Until the offer is formally accepted, the prosecutor is free to withdraw a recommendation.
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