Articles Posted in Court Process

Criminal charges in Missouri can sometimes be declined or dismissed before a trial, but “dropped” is not a single legal event. A prosecutor may decide not to file a case after reviewing an investigation, may dismiss a charge that has already been filed, or may reduce or amend charges during negotiations. A court may also…

Missing a court date in Missouri can create consequences beyond the original criminal or traffic matter. Depending on the type of case and the circumstances, the court may issue a warrant, change release conditions, forfeit bond-related security, or take other action. Missouri law also recognizes a separate failure-to-appear offense in specified criminal matters when a…