The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Missouri had to be closed for several hours recently to allow cleanup operations after a multi-vehicle accident. Truck accidents are often deadly, and this wreck involved several tractor-trailers. In all, seven vehicles were...
Much has been made of the use of fines and other charges associated with the criminal justice system. The aftermath of Ferguson here in Missouri has brought in to focus the heavy subsidy these fines and fees provide for the courts, prosecution and even the police. The...
A Missouri man was recently accused by a prosecuting attorney in a criminal case of refusing to take responsibility for his actions that led to the tragic death of a 12-year-old girl in Nov. 2013. After about three hours of deliberation, a jury convicted the man of...
Property division issues can get complicated for any family going through a divorce. While child custody issues have their own unique place in family court, the decision as to where a beloved family pet may end up is considered part of the property division process....
In a case that could affect a number of Missouri cases, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether its rulings related to juvenile sentencing should have a retroactive effect on cases involving juveniles who were sentenced under automatic rules to life in prison...
