St. Louis Jury Acquits Man in Deadly Shooting Outside Grove District Lounge
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Criminal Law
Federal Criminal Appeals: What You Need to Know
The federal appeals process can seem daunting and bewildering on the outside to the general public. And while the Federal Appellate Courts are designed to be largely inaccessible and guarded, the fact of the matter is, when it comes to the Federal Rules of Criminal...
Can You Face Criminal Charges for the Same Crime in State and Federal Court?
Most people have heard of the term “double jeopardy,” but the concept of double jeopardy is not always well understood. Protection against double jeopardy is written into the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, “nor shall any person be subject for the...
Differences Between a Federal Felony and State Felony
Crimes are sorted into different categories classified as misdemeanor or felony charges. Felonies are crimes of the highest level. A person can be charged with either state or federal felonies. Sometimes both state and federal agents pursue a person for the same...
Jury Returns Mixed Verdict in Trial of Current and Former St. Louis Officers Accused of Beating Undercover Colleague
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St. Louis Officer Testifies Against Colleagues
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Jury Takes Field Trip to Arrest Scene of Black Undercover St. Louis Cop Beaten By White Colleagues
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St. Louis Police Officer Describes Being Attacked By Colleagues While Undercover
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Lawyers Blame St. Louis Police and Undercover Cop for 2017 Assault
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Federal vs. State Charges: What’s the Difference?
There are several critical differences between federal and state criminal charges. From the type of crimes involved to the length of sentences and what venue a crime should be prosecuted, federal and state charges can differ significantly and have serious,...