Tag Archives: Criminal Charges

Lawyer Jailed for 18 Months for Defrauding NFL Players

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A former Chicago attorney has been sentenced to 18 months for orchestrating a tax fraud scheme that defrauded millions of taxes from the IRS and financially harmed NFL players. If you have been charged with a crime and need legal … Continue reading →

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Criminal Words to Know

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Courtesy of the Missouri Bar, here are a few legal words and their definitions regarding criminal law that you should be familiar with: Bond – A promise to appear in court, which often includes a guarantee of money, and which … Continue reading →

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Bartending Trouble But No Party Foul

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

A person who holds a liquor license who serves liquor to a minor and the minor then causes an accident can be held liable for the damage that the minor caused.  However, a person at a party who is hosting … Continue reading →

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First Degree Burglary

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In order to be convicted of first degree burglary in Missouri, a person must break into a building where a person is present.  If no one is in the building at the time of the burglary, then the person cannot … Continue reading →

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Resisting Arrest – A Felony or a Misdemeanor?

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

A recent Missouri court determined that there are varying degrees of a resisting arrest charge. In order for a resisting arrest charge to be considered a felony, Missouri must provide evidence that the arrest was for a felony charge. Without … Continue reading →

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Possession Needed for Arrest

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Under accomplice liability in Missouri, the law does not allow possession of pseudoephedrine with the intent to use it in making methamphetamine. It was recently found, however, that a person must be in possession of the pseudoephedrine at the time … Continue reading →

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Kansas Votes Not to Release Police Body Cams

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

In a 40-0 vote, the Kansas Senate voted that police body cams were exempt from the state’s open records act. This means that police would only have to release the video to the defendant of a criminal charge. However, if … Continue reading →

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