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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: How many people have went to trial in the last 20 years, for a felon in possesion of a firearm under 18U.S.C. Sec 922 (g

Under 18 U.S.C. Section 922 (g) (1)

T. Augustus Claus
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answered on Sep 20, 2023

Specific statistics regarding the number of individuals who have gone to trial in Missouri under 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(1) over the last 20 years would require access to up-to-date court records and databases. 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(1) is a federal statute that prohibits certain persons,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Identity Theft for Missouri on
Q: Earlier today I had a gentleman calling himself Thomas Mandel call me and say that the SSA has a warrant for my arrest?

Gave me these numbers I.D.#64031

Case#SI 724322

Warrant I.D.#537542

Incident occurring in El Paso TX

Any help or clarification would be appreciated

Steve D. Hardin
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Steve D. Hardin
answered on Aug 11, 2023

The Federal Government does not call to say they have a warrant for their arrest. They simply serve said warrant and your in jail or at least in front of a Federal Judge. In general the Federal Government doesn't even call people at least not without sending a letter first.

The...
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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Criminal Law and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: If officers police reports are false with child endangerment allegations what can I do

He said she was 2 yrs old 2 blocks away unsupervised for 15-20 minutes she was almost 4 yrs old when it all happened she was playing in sand box and scooping dirt n rocks i was helping a new "friend" turning key of van he was working on and i stopped hearing her in the sad box and went to... View More

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answered on May 27, 2023

Under Penal Code § 118.1 PC, police officers can be charged with a crime if they knowingly make a false statement in a report, regardless of whether the statement was made under oath. This offense can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony. Luckily, there are several things that can be done when an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: How can I explain and resolve a mistaken false accusation I put on my spouse to the judge?

Me and my husband got into a fight one day and our children came to the area where it was going on and tried to break us up My husband shoved one of them out the way and made the others leave the area. I thought he had harmed the one he shoved and called the authorities on him so they could have... View More

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answered on Mar 19, 2023

It is important to take responsibility for your mistake and try to rectify the situation. If you have already filed a false report against your husband, you should immediately contact the authorities and let them know that your initial report was mistaken and that your husband did not actually harm... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: In the state of Missouri if I was charged federally with a crime would it show up on case net or where would I go 2look

Where would I find my federal charges

Steve D. Hardin
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answered on Nov 7, 2022

Federal cases do not appear on case.net. The Federal Court System as a website where court filings maybe found. https://pacer.uscourts.gov/

However the Feds do things differently so any charges may or may not be publicly viewable. Your best bet would be to speak to a criminal defense...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Personal Injury for Missouri on
Q: My daughter is a victim of sexual assault and our identity is plastered all over casenet.

Statue 566.226 states our Identity is not suppose to be public records,

Our address to our home as well as my daughter school, as well as My name ( her Mother) all over case net

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Apr 20, 2022

That’s terrible. Hire an attorney to seek to have that information not appear on Casenet. I don’t know why a judge would not grant a motion to seal or raise the security level of such filings.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: How can I be charged with unlawful possession of a firearm not being a felon and not committing a felony.

Wasn't arrested or detained out even questioned about it.

David Casey
David Casey
answered on Apr 13, 2022

There’s no way to know without seeing all of the evidence that is in the possession of the state. You have a right to something called discovery - this is the formal name for the process by which the parties to a legal proceeding gather facts and information in possession of the other party. In... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: I'm being wrongfully charged of a crime I didn't commit it's wrong place wrong time situation and it's going to undo

Everything I have done and thousands I've spent to keep them safe if I take q plea deal that takes my kids from me if I take it to trial I'm looking at 10+ years over literally nothing I have done

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Mar 13, 2022

You didn’t state whether you are represented by counsel. If so, rely on your counsel’s advice. There’s no way for a stranger to the situation to give you advice on such an important decision.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Federal Crimes, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Missouri on
Q: What can be done to help a mother find some justice for the death of her son?

Last april a man driving without a license, without insurance, in an truck he’d had for nearly a month without registering it properly turned left into oncoming traffic. He struck and killed a man and seriously injured a woman on a motorcycle. Even with prior charges in another state for driving... View More

Cameron Tousi
Cameron Tousi
answered on Feb 15, 2022

I'm so very sorry for your loss. In rare circumstances, it is possible to seek damages from the state itself (e.g., police and others acting as its agents). This is called the public duty doctrine, and its application depends on the particular statutes/court cases of a particular state. Under... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: Hi I'm a student from another country doing an investigation on a US case, could you help me find the resolution?
Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Oct 13, 2021

You can use Justia’s lawyer search tool but most attorneys would charge for their time. Perhaps contact a librarian at a law library.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: Can law enforcement of the National Parks issue citations in Missouri State Parks
Andrea Rogers
Andrea Rogers
answered on Jun 26, 2021

Yes, there are law enforcement officers who patrol the state parks and rivers in Missouri. For example, if you get caught with marijuana while camping in a state park or while on a float trip on a river in Missouri, your case will be prosecuted in the circuit court in the county where the incident... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: how can I check to make sure attorney filed for discovery and asked for particular documents?

public defender, has little to no motivation to build a feasible defense

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Apr 1, 2021

If you know your Missouri case number, you should be able to see it on CaseNet. Otherwise, ask for it from your attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: What are the penalties of violating 311.325 as a minor?

Recently got a charge/ticket for violating 311.325 and was wondering what the penalties are for violating and if it’s a mip charge?

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Jan 27, 2021

A first violation is a class D misdemeanor.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: If it's been 3-4 years without charging someone with a felony, what happens?

Felony drug possession

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Jan 27, 2021

Under Missouri law, the period of limitation does not run: (1) During any time when the accused is absent from the state, but in no case shall this provision extend the period of limitation otherwise applicable by more than three years; or (2) During any time when the accused is concealing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: What is the likelihood of a search warrant being suppressed in a federal case?
Steve D. Hardin
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Steve D. Hardin
answered on Oct 29, 2020

There is not enough information in your question to even hazard a guess. All cases are different and it would need to be reviewed by an experienced federal criminal defense attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: How do i report a person impersonating a firefighter
Michael Hamilton Rodgers
Michael Hamilton Rodgers
answered on Oct 13, 2020

By phone.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: Is armed criminal action a worse charge than unlawful use of a deadly weapon

My husband was murdered and the person who committed the crime was first charged with 2nd degree murder and unlawful use of a deadly weapon. Now the unlawful use of a deadly weapon is changed to armed criminal action and 2nd degree murder Which is worse? Armed criminal action or unlawful use of a... View More

Rico Robinson
Rico Robinson
answered on Aug 10, 2020

First and foremost, sorry for your loss. That is a terrible thing to go through. Every situation is different, but typically a person who is convicted of armed criminal action in Missouri may have to serve a prison sentence of at least three years. On the other hand, an unlawful use of a weapon... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: Are there any cases about weights and measures in the U.S?
Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Apr 14, 2020

Your question is very vague. You can do a free search of cases on Google Scholar for those words.

https://scholar.google.com/

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: Is it illegal for a 28 year old man to date a 18 year old girl?
Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Dec 7, 2019

No. The 18-year-old is not a girl but rather a woman.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Missouri on
Q: Can a criminal intelligence investigator tell me that they have a investigation on me and that they have built a case?

He also said he was investigating me for 22 days and built a case and closed my file and is turning it in to the PA and that charges will be filed.

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Dec 7, 2019

What's a "criminal intelligence investigator"? Make sure this isn't a scam.

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