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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.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: Can the federal government be sued for shooting at my son

He came to pick up his cousin at a hotel who was involved in a drug transaction unbeknownst to him. He saw police swarming in and took off they shot at him putting 4 bullets in his truck. Because they shouldn't have done it they are putting him in a drug conspiracy & claiming he tried to... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Aug 14, 2019

No

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Federal Crimes and Bankruptcy for Missouri on
Q: My husband and I are separated we agree on the divorce details but now he is facing criminal charges I will not be able

I will not be able to pay our debts if he goes to jail should we file bankruptcy before divorce? While he is dealing with his criminal charges?

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jul 7, 2019

Without knowing your debts, no attorney can answer intelligently.

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Consult directly with a bankruptcy lawyer

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Q: Is interferring with the operation of a school bus while the bus is in transit with students a violation of federal law?
Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Apr 14, 2019

It is a state law crime but I'm not aware of it being a federal crime. Perhaps if the incident occuring on federal propery, a federal charge could be added.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: do you believe the criminal justice is subjective or objective?

i am working on a argumentative paper arguing the side that criminal justice is subjective if you could tell me your opinion. i also am using robbery as my crime

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Feb 26, 2019

Your post is unanswerable. Whether criminal justice is objective or subjective would necessitate a more specific question. Some determinations are subjective (whether to find a witness's testimony to be credible), whereas other determination are objective.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: If a 18 year old female fights a 17 year old what will happen? Will the 18yo be charged even with it being self defense
Andrea Rogers
Andrea Rogers
answered on Jan 5, 2019

You are both considered adults for court purposes. You would both probably be charged with assault unless there is some clear evidence that it was self-defense.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: If you take a plea deal, when is the absolute last day that a client can back out of the plea deal? Federal not state.
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Sep 19, 2018

Speak to your attorney regarding the exact parameters of your situation

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: If i get charged for the 1st time will i do prison yime
Andrea Rogers
Andrea Rogers
answered on May 31, 2018

First-time offenders can face jail time; it just depends on what type of crime you committed.

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