Missouri Jury Verdicts, Settlements and Court Decisions
<h2> <center> United States of America v. Kal J. Nay </h2> </center>
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with selling drug and possessing a machine gun. On Oct. 9, 2025, Nay pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and possession of machine guns. Between May 2, 2024, and June 11, 2024, the Jackson County Drug Task Force utilized a Confidential Informant to purchase “M30” pills, which contained fentan... More...
$ (02-17-2026 - MO)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Rene Arviso Velasquez </h2> </center>
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. Rene Arviso Velasquez, 51, stole purses or bags containing credit cards and then quickly used the cards to buy gift cards or other items. On Aug. 25, 2024, Velasquez stole one victim’s Lululemon belt bag, which was hanging from her seat at a Cottleville, Misso... More...
$ (02-17-2026 - MO)<h2> <center> State of Missouri v. Lambus A. McGhee, IV </h2> </center>
Arnold, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer Steve Lednick represents the Defendant charged with Aggravated Fleeing A Stop Or Detention and Assault- 4th Degree. Lambus A. McGhee IV, 20, has been charged with aggravated fleeing a stop or detention and fourth-degree assault.... More...
$ (02-09-2026 - MO)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Aaron T. Fant </h2> </center>
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)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Leonard Davie </h2> </center>
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)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Lee Anthony Bogan, Jr. </h2> </center>
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)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Dylan James </h2> </center>
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with production and distribution of child pornography.... More...
$ (02-08-2026 - MO)<h2> <center> State of Missouri v. Christopher M. Grimes </h2> </center>
Pitosi, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charge with two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree.... More...
$ (01-13-2026 - MO)<h2> <center> State of Missouri v. David K. Duncan </h2> </center>
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)<h2> <center> State of Missouri v. Dale Lawrence Willamson </h2> </center>
Harrisonville, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.... More...
$ (01-28-2026 - MO)<h2> <center> State of Missouri v. Dale Lawrence Williamson </h2> </center>
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)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Christie Engle </h2> </center>
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)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Christopher P. Decker </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> United States of America v. German Alvarez-Rubio </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Darius Burnett </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> United States of America v. James Arthur Tatum </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> State of Missouri v. Mike Cornell, Jr. </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Dennis M. Davis </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Jason S. Thompson </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Ricky Lee Myers </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Graham S. Gattis, aka "Dro" </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> United States of America v. David S. Becker </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Carlan Travis Penney, Jr. </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Ayana J. Brown </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Brian K. Ditch </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Eddie Marcus Love </h2> </center>
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)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Xavier Michael Babudar </h2> </center>
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank robbery and fraud.... More...
$ (01-07-2026 - MO)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Angela K. Boston aka Angela Boston </h2> </center>
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...
$ (01-07-2026 - MO)<H2> <center> Earth to Go, Inc. v. City of Richland </h2> </center>
Camdenton, Missouri, commercial litigation lawyers represented the parties in a breach of contract case involving a leaky roof.... More...
$ (02-07-2025 - MO)<H2> <center> State of Missouri v. Misael Covarrubias </h2> </center>
Columbia, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with three counts of first-degree assault, three counts of armed criminal action, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon causing death or injury in the killing of Aiyanna Williams.... More...
$ (09-29-2025 - MO)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Severo De La Torre-Sanchez </h2> </center>
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Re-entry by an Alien Previously Convicted of an Aggravated Felony. On Aug. 7, 2024, Severo De La Torre-Sanchez, 61, was found at a Lee’s Summit restaurant when officers were attempting to serve him with an ex-parte order of protection. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforce... More...
$ (12-19-2025 - MO)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Raymerial S. Purl </h2> </center>
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of meth.... More...
$ (12-24-2025 - MO)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Malik Reynolds </h2> </center>
St. Louis, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two felon-in-possession counts, one for a firearm that fell out of his pocket and the other for ammunition he used during a shootout. See 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).... More...
$ (12-24-2025 - MO)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Miranda Burgess </h2> </center>
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and possession of stolen mail. Miranda Burgess, 30, was caught with stolen mail belonging to more than 70 individuals and entities in May of 2022. Investigators soon discovered that she’d used mail belonging to an 89-year-old woman to create counterfeit checks and establi... More...
$ (12-17-2025 - MO)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Juan Carlos Aguilar Gomez, Rebecca Massey and Goldner Capital Management, LLC </h2> </center>
Joplin, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to impede the EPA, a related state agency, and OHSA, and violate the Clean Air Act regarding the removal of asbestos-containing materials. Juan Carlos Aguilar Gomez, 45, a citizen of Honduras, residing in Lawrence, N.Y., who was previously charged by criminal complaint on Aug. 1, 2025, with one count of... More...
$ (12-17-2025 - MO)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Daisha Sanders </h2> </center>
Kansas City, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempt and conspiracy top commit mail fraud. Daisha Sanders, formerly from Kansas City, Mo., 34, conspired with others to prepare and file fraudulent PPP loan applications on their behalf. Sanders received kickbacks of $5,000 for each of the $20,832 PPP loans. Sanders filed false PPP loan applications for nu... More...
$ (12-17-2025 - MO)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Jason L. Hemingway </h2> </center>
Springfield, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraudulently obtaining $316,062 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and for laundering over $35,000 of PPP funds. Jason L. Hemingway, 47, was charged with two counts each of bank fraud and making a false statement on a loan applicatio... More...
$ (12-17-2025 - MO)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Antoine D. Frazier </h2> </center>
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearms... More...
$ (12-17-2025 - MO)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Cheo D. Miles </h2> </center>
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearms.... More...
$ (12-17-2025 - MO)<H2> <center> United States of America v. Christopher L. Curtner </h2> </center>
Kansas City, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank rubbery by force or violence.... More...
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