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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel at the Plea and Sentencing Stage: Conviction and Sentence Vacated via Mulligan Breit, LLC
Last week in Larimer County District Court, Patrick Mulligan was able to win yet another postconviction (Rule 35c) proceeding. Our client’s conviction and sentence were vacated, and his case will be set for a new trial.Prior to the guilty plea in this case, trial counsel failed…
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Patrick Mulligan Inducted as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America via Mulligan Breit, LLC
Patrick Mulligan has been inducted as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (“LCA”). This prestigious award is given to less than one-half of one percent of trial and litigation attorneys in the United States.The LCA recognized Patrick’s unique and diverse expertise in…
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53 count Complaint Alleging Sexual Exploitation of a Child Dismissed via Mulligan Breit, LLC
In this fascinating case, the defendant was charged with 53 counts of sexual exploitation of a child. After more than 2 years of intensive pre-trial litigation, including over one hundred pages of pre-trial motions and numerous motions hearings, Patrick Mulligan and his…
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Complex Appellate Litigation: Proportionality via Mulligan Breit, LLC
In this recent criminal appeal, Patrick Mulligan challenged a previous Colorado appellate ruling on the question of proportionality of a sentence. The Colorado Court of Appeals agreed with Patrick’s argument, and ruled that the previous case was no longer binding…
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COMPLEX CRIMINAL APPELLATE LITIGATION: WHAT CONSTITUTES AN “OFFER?” via Mulligan Breit, LLC
This case involves complex postconviction (Rule 35c) and appellate litigation. In the postconviction proceeding, the Defendant alleged that his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance of counsel at the plea negotiation stage of the case. After an evidentiary hearing, the…
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BREAKING NEWS: ANOTHER FIRST DEGREE MURDER CONVICTION AND LIFE SENTENCE REVERSED! via Mulligan Breit, LLC
Our client was 19 years old when he was convicted of first degree murder, and sentenced to life without parole (“LWOP”). His direct appeal was denied, and for years he resigned himself to the prospect that he would spend the rest of his life in prison.But after many years, our…
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Why is the new year a good time to resolve traffic tickets or legal issues in Missouri? via MRD Lawyers
Are you starting the year with a traffic ticket or legal issue you meant to handle months ago? Many Missouri drivers carry unresolved tickets into the new year without realizing the risk. January is often the best time to fix these issues before they cause license trouble,…
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Different levels of repeat DWI offenders in Missouri explained via MRD Lawyers
Many drivers don’t realize there are repeat DWI offender levels in Missouri. These labels, such as prior, persistent, aggravated, habitual, and chronic, matter because they affect charging levels, penalties, and license consequences. Understanding these categories can help…
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How long is a life sentence in Missouri? What it really means via MRD Lawyers
What does a life sentence mean in Missouri? People often hear the phrase “life sentence” and assume it means the same thing everywhere. In Missouri, a life sentence means imprisonment for the rest of a person’s natural life, unless parole is later granted. Some life sentences…
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Missouri statute of limitations explained: Which crimes have no time limit? via MRD Lawyers
People often assume criminal charges can be filed at any time. Missouri’s statute of limitations sets deadlines for when criminal charges must be filed. Most misdemeanors must be charged within one year, most felonies within three years, but murder, attempted murder, forcible…
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DWI arrests in Greene County: why enforcement is changing in Springfield via MRD Lawyers
Have DWI arrests in Greene County increased? A recent edition of SGF Invest revealed something more nuanced: total DWI arrests in Greene County have been steady over the past five years, but the agency making those arrests has changed. According to the report by Steve Pokin,…
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Obstruction of Justice in Missouri: Definition, Charges, and Penalties (Springfield & Greene County) via MRD Lawyers
Worried you’re being accused of “obstruction of justice” in Springfield or Greene County, and you’re not even sure what that means in Missouri law? What is obstruction of justice in Missouri? In Missouri, “obstruction of justice” is usually not one single charge. It’s a phrase…
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Who Are The Top Criminal Defense Lawyers In Springfield, Missouri If I’m Facing Serious Felony Charges? via MRD Lawyers
If you are facing serious felony charges in Springfield, Missouri, you may feel pressure to find the “top” criminal defense lawyer fast. That is normal. When your freedom, record, job, and future are at risk, you want to make a smart decision quickly. But when it comes to…
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What Happens To Your Car When You Get A DWI In Missouri? via MRD Lawyers
If you were arrested for what many people call a DUI, one of the first practical questions is simple: what happens to your car? In Missouri, the offense is called DWI, not DUI. Missouri law says a person commits driving while intoxicated if he or she operates a vehicle while in…
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Juvenile Crime Reform Bills Aims To Save Lives And Money via Morrison Law Firm
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback recently signed a new juvenile crime reform bill to help transform the way low-level minor criminals are treated by the state’s criminal justice system. Reformers call the bill the crown jewel in this year’s legislative session, which could…
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Investigators Examine Water Slide That Killed Olathe Boy via Morrison Law Firm
A group of independent investigators recently travelled to Schlitterbahn water park to examine the deadly waterslide, which took the life of a 10-year-old Olathe-boy over the summer. The team of engineers is expected to comb over every inch of the attraction, which also injured…
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Kansas Court Of Appeals To Rule On “Stand Your Ground” Self Defense via Morrison Law Firm
The Kansas Court of Appeals recently heard arguments from state prosecutors on why murder charges should be reinstated against a man they say committed a premeditated attack. A Finney County district judge had already granted the defendant’s immunity from prosecution after he…
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Kansas Parks Department Reaches Settlement With Widow Of Man Killed At Antelope Lake via Morrison Law Firm
Almost five years after her husband drowned just yards away from her in a bizarre night time boating incident, a settlement has been reached with the widow. The $33,000 settlement was finally approved by members of the Kansas State Finance Council, comprised of Governor Sam…
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Kansas City Man Guilty In Fatal Shooting Of Olathe Rapper via Morrison Law Firm
A Johnson County jury recently found a Kansas City man guilty of first-degree murder and assault for the shooting death of an aspiring Olathe rapper outside an Overland Park bar over an altercation in the parking lot. While the defendant, in this case, did not pull the trigger…
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Johnson County Man Arrested For Arson Of Ex-Girlfriend’s Home In Overland Park via Morrison Law Firm
A Johnson County man was recently arrested in connection with a blaze that destroyed his ex-girlfriend’s home in Overland Park. Prosecutors charged the man with two counts of arson and one count of violating a protective order and filed a motion revoking his bond over related…
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Feds Decline Criminal Charges In Atchison Grain Elevator Explosion via Morrison Law Firm
Five years after a catastrophic explosion at an Atchison grain elevator took the lives of six workers, federal investigators concluded their inquiry deciding not to file criminal charges against the facility’s owner. A state-led investigation already determined the explosion…
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Twice-Paroled Man Charged With 17 Counts After Brutal Attack On Family Members via Morrison Law Firm
Sedgwick County prosecutors recently levied a total of 17 charges against 47-year-old Hassan Lamont Wright after a brutal attack on his own niece and her two young daughters. The defendant had been out on parole for less than one year prior to the attack, which was only the…
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How to Navigate Divorce Amid a Pandemic via Miller & Steiert, P.C.
Divorce in a Time of COVID-19: How to Manage Your Separation For the past few months, stories about the novel coronavirus pandemic have dominated various media channels. The most prevalent type of news is about the rapidly increasing rate of positive cases in the U.S. and…
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The Power of Attorney: Why It Matters via Miller & Steiert, P.C.
The Power of the Power of Attorney Document It’s normal for people who are sick or disabled to ask for help from their loved ones. Some people, however, require a little more help to get things accomplished, such as making important financial or medical decisions. In these…
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