Statutes determine degree of offense, in part, by motivations that include victim\u2019s ancestry. “‘Because of’ in hate crime statutes means that ‘but for’ the victim\u2019s race or other enumerated characteristics, the defendant would not have committed the crime.\u201d The prosecution\u2019s evidence of race-based motivation included the multiple use of racial slurs and was sufficient to convince a reasonable juror beyond reasonable doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State of Missouri, Respondent, vs. James C. Street, Appellant.<\/em><\/a> If you would like to speak to an attorney, call us at 816-524-4949 or visit our website <\/a>to schedule a consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Statutes determine degree of offense, in part, by motivations that include victim\u2019s ancestry. “‘Because of’ in hate crime statutes means that ‘but for’ the victim\u2019s race or other enumerated characteristics, the defendant would not have committed the crime.\u201d The prosecution\u2019s … Continue reading
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Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District – ED109099<\/p>\n\n\n\n