Blog Page 13
Can You Be Charged With Murder in Missouri For Killing Someone in Self-Defense?
April 16, 2024
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 […]
Read MoreSeeking DUI Case Dismissal in Missouri? Discover Your Options Now!
March 14, 2024
Getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious mistake that is made all too often. If you have been arrested for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in Missouri, the next step is to go in front of a judge for what is known as an arraignment. While this […]
Read More