Legal News for Cape Girardeau, Missouri
United States of America v. Aaron T. Fant
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearms. On March 20, 2023, Aaron T. Fant, age 36, of Kansas City, Kansas, attempted to push his way into the apartment of a female acquaintance. As the adult female resisted and tried to close the door, Fant punched the female in the chest to gain entry. The adult female’s 16-yea... More...
(02-08-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Leonard Davie
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal Defense lawyer represent the Defendant charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. Leonard Davie, 67, accused of shooting two women in north St. Louis County. The victims were both family members of Davie; a 37-year-old pregnant woman who was taken to the hospital in "critical and unstable" condition, and a 61-year-old-woman who was taken to the ... More...
(02-08-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Lee Anthony Bogan, Jr.
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with enticement of a minor, receipt of child pornography, and transferring of obscene material to minors. Lee Anthony Bogan Jr., 29, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of attempting to receive child pornography. He admitted using a social media application to contact high school students ... More...
(02-08-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Dylan James
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with production and distribution of child pornography.... More...
(02-08-2026 - MO)State of Missouri v. Dale Lawrence Willamson
Harrisonville, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.... More...
(01-28-2026 - MO)State of Missouri v. David K. Duncan
Farmington, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with hree counts of first-degree statutory rape and six counts of second-degree child molestation. The evidence, in the light most favorable to the verdicts, is as follows:1 Before 2013, Victim and her younger brother (Brother) lived in Texas with their parents. Due to parental neglect and substance abuse Victim ... More...
(01-27-2026 - MO)State of Missouri v. Dale Lawrence Williamson
Columbia, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fourth-degree domestic assault, fourth-degree assault, first-degree property damage, first-degree stalking, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal actio... More...
(01-27-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Christie Engle
Springfield, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with mail fraud scheme in which false documents were submitted to the Missouri Department of Revenue to obtain mechanics liens and titles for vehicles that had previously been reported stolen. Christie Engle, 49, worked as an employee for Dennis Cleveland, the owner of Affordable Towing. Cleveland directed his emp... More...
(01-27-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Christopher P. Decker
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Christopher P. Decker, 47, was involved in drug trafficking, the Multi-County Narcotics Violent Crime Enforcement Unit and the Drug Enforcement Administration bought meth twice from Decker in June of 2021. Each time, Decker sold two ounces of met... More...
(01-27-2026 - MO)State of Missouri v. Mike Cornell, Jr.
St. Louis, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with four counts of second-degree statutory sodomy, three counts of first-degree sodomy or attempted sodomy, one count of first-degree harassment and one count of possession of child pornography. Riverview, Missouri Mayor Mike Cornell, Jr. accused of sexually abusing two minors under the age of 17, and the timeframe ... More...
(01-17-2026 - MO)United States of America v. German Alvarez-Rubio
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with distributing drugs, selling firearms illegally, and possession of a machine gun. Alvarez-Rubio made his first appearance in federal court after his arrest on January 12, 2026. The indictment alleges that on July 22, 2025, the Alvarez-Rubio distributed cocaine. On July 29, 2025, Alvarez-Rubio distributed co... More...
(01-16-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Darius Burnett
Springfield, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of narcotics and a machine gun. On Nov. 8, 2023, investigators with the ATF, DEA, and Springfield Police Department executed a search warrant at Darius Burnett’s residence. During the search of Burnett’s apartment and vehicle, officers located four loaded semi-automatic pistols, including two wi... More...
(01-16-2026 - MO)United States of America v. James Arthur Tatum
Jefferson City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearms. James Arthur Tatum, 35, accused of being a felon in possession of a firearm.... More...
(01-16-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Dennis M. Davis
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant was charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl over 400 grams.... More...
(01-16-2026 - MO)State of Missouri v. Christopher M. Grimes
Pitosi, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charge with two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree.... More...
(01-13-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Ricky Lee Myers
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearms, selling, distributing and dispensing drugs, and committing a violent crime with a machine gun. On Oct. 23, 2024, Ricky Lee Myers, also known as “The Mayor,” 63, was inside the residential structure that he built in a homeless camp located on a dirt road extending from ... More...
(01-08-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Graham S. Gattis, aka "Dro"
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with armed assault against a member of rival motorcycle club. Graham S. Gattis, also known as “Dro,” 41, of East Ridge, Tennesse. was charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, and one count of possession of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. On Se... More...
(01-08-2026 - MO)United States of America v. David S. Becker
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with receiving and distributing child pornography and attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. In August, jurors in U.S. District Court in St. Louis found Becker guilty of one count of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and one count of possession of child pornography. Trial evidence and testimony show... More...
(01-08-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Ayana J. Brown
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with theft of government property. Ayana J. Brown, 34, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to two felony counts of theft of government property. Brown admitted filing two fraudulent quarterly employment tax returns (IRS Form 941s) with the IRS on behalf of Yaya Flowtiques LLC on Dec. 22, 2022. The fili... More...
(01-08-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Brian K. Ditch
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated identity theft, theft of a government property, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Brian K. Ditch, now 45, of Salem, Missouri, became solely responsible for his uncle’s care in 2008. At some point, instead of properly caring for his uncle, Ditch kept him locked away and subjected him to i... More...
(01-08-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Eddie Marcus Love
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with: Discharge of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime Conspiracy to Possess a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Discharge of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime resulting in death (Death penalty eligible) Possess, Brandish, and Discharge a Firearm in Furth... More...
(01-08-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Jason S. Thompson
Springfield, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with trafficking fentanyl and illegally possessing firearms. Jason S. Thompson, 50, was found guilty of one count each of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and being a felon in possession of firearms. In the early morning hours of ... More...
(01-07-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Carlan Travis Penney, Jr.
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with coercion, enticement, and transportation of minor for sexual purposes. Carlan Travis Penney Jr., now 46, pleaded guilty in October to coercion and enticement of a minor and transportation of a minor across state lines with the intent to engage in illegal sexual activity. He admitted meeting the 15-year-old onlin... More...
(01-07-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Xavier Michael Babudar
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank robbery and fraud.... More...
(01-07-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Angela K. Boston aka Angela Boston
St. Lous, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with identity theft. Angela K. Boston sought employment on the medical staff of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority in Oklahoma in April of 2023 by stealing the identity of a St. Louis doctor. Boston submitted forged diplomas with the doctor’s name and a forged State of Missouri medical license with her app... More...
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