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Father of five released from prison after wrongful conviction

On behalf of Law & Schriener, LLC posted in Post-Conviction Relief on Monday, May 20, 2013.

After spending nine years in prison for a crime he did not commit, a 46-year-old is now a free man and trying to make up for all of the time he missed with his five children. The state was also ordered to pay $5.5 million to the man, which equals out to roughly $1,600 a day for every day he was in prison.

In looking at what happened, back in 1996 he was arrested and accussed of trying to kill his wife with a hammer. The wife did survive, but was so badly injured that she was unable to care for herself and her children. To this day she is living in an assisted-living home.

Three arrested in Missouri after marijuana found in residence

On behalf of Law & Schriener, LLC posted in Drug Crimes on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Drug charges have the ability to affect the rest of a person's life. Having a conviction related to distributing or possessing drugs can have an impact on someone's employment, housing and educational possibilities. This is why it can be particulary devastating when younger people are facing drug charges, as the outcomes have the potential to influence the rest of their lives.

Take for example a recent case where three people -- between the ages of 27 and 29 -- were arrested for allegedly distributing marijuana. Two of those arrested and charged are Missouri residents, while the third is from Chicago.

Missouri man never seen driving charged with DWI after accident

On behalf of Law & Schriener, LLC posted in DWI on Monday, May 13, 2013.

In a recent Imperial, Missouri, case, a 41-year-old is facing a drunk driving charge even though he was never seen driving a vehicle. Rather, police claim he admitted that he had crashed his car and then left it on the side of the road.

In looking at this alleged drunk driving case, an officer found a car left on the side of the road. The driver was nowhere to be seen.

Missouri coach faces 45 years on child pornography accusations

On behalf of Law & Schriener, LLC posted in Sex Crimes on Thursday, May 9, 2013.

A Missouri girls soccer coach is facing some serious allegations tied to attempting to produce child pornography. He is currently facing three counts related to producing child pornography. Each count carries with it a minimum 15 year prison sentence.

In this case, the child pornography charges actually stemmed from a police arrest for other alleged crimes. The man was originally being arrested on suspicion of theft related to jerseys and other memorabilia. It was at this time that police found a number of cameras and memory cards.

Missouri murder conviction overturned for discovery violation

On behalf of Law & Schriener, LLC posted in Post-Conviction Relief on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

All suspects in Missouri have rights to due process when facing criminal accusations. When these rights are violated, if a person is found guilty, a post-conviction relief motion may end up being filed.

This appears to be exactly what happened in a Missouri murder case. In this case, a 43-year-old woman from Sparta, Missouri, had her second-degree murder conviction overturned by the Missouri Court of Appeals. This appellate court ruling upheld an earlier judge's ruling.

Moberly man faces felony drug charge related to methamphetamine

On behalf of Law & Schriener, LLC posted in Drug Crimes on Friday, May 3, 2013.

The FBI recently assisted with the arrest of a 57-year-old Moberly, Missouri, man. He is facing a class B felony drug charge. Specifically, authorities have reason to believe the man was somehow involved with methamphetamine.

After being arrested at his home, the 57-year-old was bonded out of the county jail. His bond was set at $100,000.

Former Missouri coach faces charges related to stolen car scheme

On behalf of Law & Schriener, LLC posted in White Collar Crime on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

A former Southeast Missouri State University women's basketball coach recently pleaded not guilty to multiple counts related to a stolen car conspiracy. He entered this not guilty plea in a federal court in St. Louis.

In total there are 21 people, including the 48-year-old coach, who are facing charges in connection with this alleged conspiracy. Specific to the coach, he is facing one count of conspiracy, three counts of mail fraud and three counts of receipt of a stolen vehicle.

Small amount of marijuana not reason for mandatory deportation

On behalf of Law & Schriener, LLC posted in Drug Crimes on Friday, April 26, 2013.

Being caught with marijuana is scary for any Missouri residents, especially those who are legal immigrants. For while anyone would have to worry about potential legal consequences of drug charges, legal immigrants also naturally have the worry of being deported back to their home country.

However, a recent U. S. Supreme Court ruling should ease some of the worry. Earlier this week, on a 7-2 vote, the court ruled that a legal immigrant will not be subjected to mandatory deportation for possessing a small amount of marijuana.

Witherspoon arrested for reaction to husband's DUI arrest

On behalf of Law & Schriener, LLC posted in DWI on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

Actress Reese Witherspoon, who is typically viewed as one of America's sweethearts, was recently arrested after becoming quite upset over her husband's drunk driving arrest. Even though she has since come out apologizing for her behavior, her disorderly conduct arrest goes to show just how emotional it can be when a loved one is accused of driving under the influence.

Her husband, Jim Toth, was pulled over early Friday morning. A police officer reportedly pulled the 42-year-old over after seeing him drive in the wrong lane. After being accused of being under the influence, he was arrested. This enraged Reese, his 37-year-old wife, who ended up getting out of the car of which she was a passenger.

US Supreme Court finds warrants typically required for suspected DUI cases

On behalf of Law & Schriener, LLC posted in DWI on Thursday, April 18, 2013.

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Fourth Amendment in recent decision regarding warrantless blood draws in suspected driving under the influence cases.

The case - Missouri v. McNeely - involved a driver in Missouri who was stopped by a law enforcement officer for speeding. The police officer suspected that the motorist was driving under the influence of alcohol, and asked him to submit to a breathalyzer. The motorist did not consent to the breath test.

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