Blood test analysis plays a crucial role in forensic investigations, helping to identify and substantiate evidence in criminal cases. The process involves the careful examination of blood samples to determine the presence of alcohol and drugs, establish their...
Battered Women Defense Domestic violence or assault is a criminal offense in Missouri and other parts of the United States. However, despite being a crime, many incidents of domestic violence are still recorded in the state each year, with women making up most...
Missouri’s Sex Crimes Classification SystemSex crimes are treated with the utmost seriousness in the state of Missouri. However, the law regards some crimes of sexual abuse as more damaging/serious than others. This is why some are classified as felony sexual...
It is undeniable that rape and all forms of sexual assault have severely painful and lasting effects on the victims. In contrast, falsely accused individuals may suffer if convicted – even the mere accusation of rape can cause irreparable harm. It takes a...
Child abuse, especially sexual abuse, is a sensitive issue in society. Consequently, law enforcement does not take such accusations lightly. With little more than the testimony of the child and a corroborating parent, police officers can charge the accused with a...
Sexual Abuse Charges in Missouri There are a number of different categories of sexual offenses in Missouri. Many of the terms and categories relating to this type of crime sound similar and can be easily misunderstood.One of the most common sex offense charges...