Tag Archives: Criminal Law

Riding in a Stolen Car

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri court has recently ruled that simply riding as a passenger in a stolen car is not a criminal act.  In order to possess a stolen vehicle, the person must have operated or driven the vehicle at some point.  … Continue reading →

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Don’t Run at Someone with a Stick

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Don’t Run at Someone with a Stick A Missouri man who ran at another person holding a long stick was found guilty of attempting to cause harm to a person with a dangerous instrument. If you have been charged with … Continue reading →

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Cannot Claim Ineffective Assistance of Counsel when You Represent Yourself

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri defendant represented himself in his criminal trial.  After he lost, he attempted to appeal his guilty verdict citing ineffective assistance of counsel.  Missouri courts have ruled that, when you represent yourself voluntarily, you cannot claim ineffective assistance of … Continue reading →

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Lee’s Summit Man Convicted of Mortgage Fraud

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A Lee’s Summit man was recently convicted of mortgage fraud for stealing $3.7 million dollars.  Albert Roberts was sentenced to four (4) years in prison without parole and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1.9 million dollars.  If … Continue reading →

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Stop Stealing Cows

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri man was convicted of a Class A Misdemeanor for stealing livestock.  If you have been charged with a crime, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Stealing Nothing is Still Stealing

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri courts have held that the crime of stealing involves taking property that is not yours.  It does not matter if the property is valuable or has no value. If you have been charged with a crime and need assistance, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Cage Your Children

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri resident has been charged with endangering a child when the child was caged in a bed covered with urine and feces.  Statements from the victim’s family, from the victim, and others are allowed and can be used against … Continue reading →

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Lee’s Summit Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Patricia Webb, a 44 year old Lee’s Summit resident, pled guilty to three counts of wire fraud.  Patricia previously worked as a senior payroll specialist for Garmin and Black and Veatch.  While a payroll specialist, Patricia was accused of stealing … Continue reading →

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A Judge’s Wife on the Jury Does not Ruin the Trial

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In a recent Missouri case, the judge who was handling the trial had his wife on the jury.  When the attorneys did not remove the judge’s wife from the jury, the judge’s wife was allowed to remain acting as a … Continue reading →

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Secrets Told to your Probation Officer are to Stay Secret

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri law provides that information from probationers to their probation officers is privileged information and should not be used as evidence. If you have been charged with a crime and need to speak to an attorney, contact our law office … Continue reading →

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