by Kimberly Benjamin | May 30, 2019 | Murder
A 46-year-old Missouri woman was sentenced to life imprisonment on May 20 after pleading guilty to a charge of murder in the second degree. She also admitted to possessing a gun illegally and using it in the commission of a crime. The woman had been charged with...
by Kimberly Benjamin | May 23, 2019 | Criminal Defense
According to research from Pew, a Missouri resident’s view on the criminal justice system may be partially based on his or her race. Among African-Americans who were asked by Pew about their opinion of the criminal justice system, 87% said that it was unfair...
by Kimberly Benjamin | May 20, 2019 | DWI
Attitudes and laws are changing when it comes to marijuana. Last year, Missouri legalized medicinal use of the controlled substance, and other states have pushed for decriminalization and legalization in varying degrees. The drug’s use is more socially...
by Kimberly Benjamin | May 14, 2019 | Murder
Missouri residents likely know that DNA testing can be crucial in solving a criminal case. However, in 1984, DNA testing was not available to help a defendant create reasonable doubt. A woman convicted of killing her husband in February of that year is hoping that...
by Kimberly Benjamin | May 9, 2019 | Murder
A 26-year-old Missouri man is facing murder charges after allegedly shooting another man inside a vehicle on April 30. The incident occurred in Kansas City just before 7 p.m. According to authorities, a female witness picked up the defendant and the victim at a hotel...
