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What Happens When You Press Charges on Someone for Assault?
April 16, 2024
Missouri law states that someone has assaulted another when they commit an illegal attempt to cause a serious physical injury to another person. If this happened to you, a crime may have occurred. However, if you want to press charges on someone for assault, it is essential to understand the legal process in Missouri. First, […]
Read MoreCan You Be Charged With Murder in Missouri For Killing Someone in Self-Defense?
Missouri law states that it is legal to defend yourself and kill someone in self-defense if you ‘reasonably believe’ that deadly force is necessary to protect yourself or another from death, serious physical injury, or a forcible felony. This is self-defense. However, self-defense cases can be tricky to prove and it is on the defendant […]
Read MoreDoes Missouri Have a “Romeo and Juliet” Law for Statutory Rape and Consent?
March 27, 2024
In Missouri, sexual intercourse with someone younger than 17 can put a person in prison—that is, unless they are protected by the state’s “Romeo and Juliet law.” The law as stated can be confusing, and those worried about (or accused of) statutory rape might not know their rights. This is where it helps to know […]
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