Federal prosecutors in Missouri have charged a brother and sister in connection with two armed robberies that were committed in Kansas City on Oct. 18 and Oct. 19. Both of the victims were pizza delivery drivers. The 18-year-old man and his 22-year-old sister are...
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Felony fraud charges carry heavy penalties
Three Missouri women stand accused of running a fraudulent $300 million telemarketing scheme that targeted the elderly. The three women own and operate a magazine subscriptions sales company based in Missouri and allegedly used dozens of workers to scam senior...
Missouri man sentenced for defrauding senior citizens
A Missouri man was sentenced to spend 63 months in a federal prison on Oct. 8 in connection with a romance scheme that bilked 24 senior citizens out of more than $574,000. The 30-year-old St. Louis resident pleaded guilty in March 2020 to a single count of conspiracy...
Not enough minority prosecutors and judges, researchers say
Missouri has a history of racial disparity, but minorities across the country lack representation in the criminal justice system. Just five years ago, 95% of all elected prosecutors were white, even though African-Americans and other people of color make up over half...
The elements of a proper search warrant
Missouri residents and others are protected from illegal searches and seizures by the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. Generally speaking, authorities cannot legally search or seize property without obtaining a warrant. If evidence is obtained illegally, it may...
Missouri prosecutor to seek death penalty in double murder case
A prosecutor in Missouri has announced that he plans to seek the death penalty for a 31-year-old man accused of committing a double homicide on the night of May 2. The murder investigation that led to the man’s arrest was launched when the bodies of a 30-year-old man...
Actress Lori Loughlin pleads guilty to fraud
Missouri residents who have been following the recent college admissions scandal may be aware that actress Lori Loughlin was charged with multiple counts of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud for allegedly paying a college counselor to fabricate athletic credentials...
Facts about blood-alcohol content in DUI cases
In Missouri and across the U.S., blood-alcohol content, or BAC, is an important part of being charged for driving under the influence. Depending on the state, a certain BAC will warrant an arrest for DUI. If it is exceedingly high, the charges and penalties will be...
Prosecutors to seek death penalty in Missouri murder case
Prosecutors in Missouri plan to seek the death penalty in a case involving a man accused of murdering two people according to the public defender representing him. The public defender’s appointment suggests that the claim is true as he exclusively handles capital...
What constitutes mail fraud?
Mail fraud is a common type of federal criminal charge. Individuals accused of using the mail to deceive and defraud recipients may face charges from federal prosecutors. However, the legal definition of mail fraud is quite broad, so it can be confusing to know...