How witnesses may misidentify their attackers
People throughout the nation may not realize that not everyone convicted of a crime is guilty. The Innocence Project reported more than 375 people were released from prison after further testing proved their innocence. Eyewitness misidentification is the leading factor that has sent countless innocent people to prison. In fact, 69% of cases involving wrongful...
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What are the different types of sexual assault crimes?
Being charged with a sex crime in Missouri can dramatically impact your life. If you have been charged, you will want to do all you can to avoid the harshest penalties. You should know about the different types of sex offenses and which of these charges you face. Rape Rape is one of the worst sex...
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Can you take a sexy picture of someone without their permission?
Mobile computing technology has made incredible digital cameras readily available to most people. That means that you don’t have to pull out a camera or worry about buying film in order to take excellent photos. Unfortunately, sometimes the temptation to capture certain moments with a photograph could put you in a legally vulnerable position. The...
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Sex offenses: Some carry mandatory minimum sentences
As someone who is being accused of a sex offense, it’s important that you understand that certain offenses may have a mandatory minimum sentence. If that is the case with the charges you currently face, your attorney will work hard to help you have those charges reduced or altered so that no minimum penalties are...
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What constitutes revenge porn, and is it illegal in Missouri?
For some, the term “revenge porn” might conjure scenes from the classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo, as it is a story that allows people to vicariously enjoy the delights of well-planned revenge. However, revenge porn actually involves someone sharing (or threatening to share) intimate, nude or sexual photographs or images of another person without...
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What is the age of consent for sexual acts in Missouri?
Sexual offenses don’t always involve a lack of consent or an act of assault. Sometimes, there is a discrepancy in authority, intellect or age that leaves one of the parties less able to actively consent. When age is an issue in an intimate relationship, the potential exists for one partner in a relationship to face accusations...
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