Child pornography charges dismissed in Jefferson County on April 1, 2025
Using the assistance of a forensic analyst, deposition of the state’s lead investigator, and filing a persuasive motion to dismiss for filing beyond the statute of limitations, the State of Missouri dismissed the case before trial
Felony domestic assault and gun charges dismissed by the City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office on June 11, 2026
Pre-trial investigation convinced the prosecutor to dismiss charges before trial
Plea deal that amended charges to save client from registering as a sex offender and becoming a convicted felon on March 11, 2024
Pre-trial investigation and pushing depositions allowed for favorable negotiation
Sexual assault case dismissed in City of St. Louis
Exposed untruthful police officer during deposition
Client avoids prison time for child molestation charge
Depositions and negotiated reduced charges; made compelling argument to sentencing judge that the State’s request for prison time unreasonable
Client avoids felony conviction despite multiple cases in Franklin, St. Charles, and St. Louis Counties
Mitigation and negotiations convinced several judges and prosecutors throughout the state to give client SIS and/or drug court for felonies
Rape charge dismissed in St. Francois County
Resisting arrest and assault on law enforcement charges dismissed before trial
Client facing life in prison offered credit for time served deal second day of trial in Jefferson County
Client originally sentenced to 40 years for sex charges; successful post-conviction motion resulted in new trial; at new trial client granted probation in St. Charles County
Drug charges dismissed in Scott County
Drug charges dismissed in St. Louis County
Post-Dispatch Article, fighting for pretrial release
www.stltoday.com/news/local/column/tony-messenger/article_3f5033b4-fb78-11ef-82e3-4f89eb138524.html
www.stltoday.com/news/local/column/tony-messenger/article_fc2eb792-f07b-11ef-8f8a-3bd20ca7821f.html
Sex charges dismissed in Lincoln County
Felony harassment charges dismissed in Lincoln County