Legal News for Cape Girardeau, Missouri
United States of America v. Joseph Bradley Garrison
Springfield, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of a firearm.... More...
(03-10-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Dr. Scott Taggart Roethle
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy and health care fraud. From 2017 to 2020, Dr. Scott Taggart Roethle, 48, played a central role in a massive telemarketing scheme that billed Medicare for medically unnecessary orthotic braces. Overseas call centers collected Medicare information from unsuspecting elderly patients. Doctors, including ... More...
(03-08-2026 - MO)State of Missouri v. Angela Kay Furtado
Ozark, Missouri, criminal Defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with burglary in the first degree, assault in the third degree, and resisting arrest. On October 31, 2023, K.S. and Victim were at Victim’s home where K.S. was doing some chores for Victim because K.S. owed Victim money. The two had drank alcohol and Victim did not want to take K.S. home, so K.S. stayed the night in ... More...
(03-07-2026 - MO)David Matusik v. Lake Ozark Fire Protection District
Jefferson City, Missouri, civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in an employment case. A disciplinary proceeding was initiated against David Matusik, an employee of the Lake Ozark Fire Protection District (the District). Following a hearing, the Lake Ozark Fire Protection District Board of Directors (the Board) terminated Matusik’s employment. Matusik filed a petition for judicial ... More...
(03-07-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Marcus J. Porras
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. On April 13, 2025, officers of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department were dispatched to the area of Westport Road and Broadway Boulevard to meet private security officers who had detained Marcus J. Porras, 32, for fighting. A security officer reported he was ... More...
(03-07-2026 - MO)State of Missouri v. Stephen Andrew Eagleton
St. Louis, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree assault. After a verbal altercation with the victim (Victim) at a restaurant and bar, Eagleton struck him in the face, resulting in serious injuries. Eagleton was subsequently charged with second-degree assault * * * In point one on appeal, Eagleton alleges the trial court erred in denying h... More...
(03-07-2026 - MO)Kyle Wagner v. Tammy Wagner
Linn, Missouri family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce action. Husband and Wife married in 2002 and separated in 2024. There were two children born of the marriage. During their long marriage, Husband and Wife accumulated a considerable amount of marital property. At trial, Husband submitted his First Amended Statement of Marital and Non-Marital Property and Liabilities (Husba... More...
(03-07-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Marshall Lampkin
St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with mail fraud. Marshall Lampkin, 36, carried out his scheme by first using Kohl’s Cash to purchase merchandise in a Kohl’s store, generally for more than $1,000. He would then immediately use the same Kohl’s Cash to order merchandise online, knowing that the in-person transaction had not yet registered. Lamp... More...
(02-27-2026 - MO)State of Missouri v. Gino McKinnie
Ozark, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a felony.... More...
(02-26-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Duke A. Yates
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transport of firearms and interferenced with commerce by threat or violence. Duke A. Yates, 37, robbed a Quik Trip and a Walgreen’s, both in Independence, at gunpoint within 10 minutes of each other at about 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2023. Yates stole a total of between $500 and $700 in cash and a doze... More...
(02-17-2026 - MO)United States of America v. Kal J. Nay
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)United States of America v. Rene Arviso Velasquez
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)State of Missouri v. Lambus A. McGhee, IV
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)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...
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