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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
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.
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
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
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.
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
public defender, has little to no motivation to build a feasible defense
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.
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?
Felony drug possession
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
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.
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
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
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/
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.
answered on Dec 7, 2019
What's a "criminal intelligence investigator"? Make sure this isn't a scam.
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
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?
answered on Jul 7, 2019
Without knowing your debts, no attorney can answer intelligently.
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Consult directly with a bankruptcy lawyer
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.
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
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.
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.
answered on Sep 19, 2018
Speak to your attorney regarding the exact parameters of your situation
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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