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  While most states have capital punishment, the use of the death penalty has become rarer and rarer. Overall, the use of the death penalty has declined across the country. In fact, in 2017, under 40 death penalty sentences were invoked compared to 300 annually in the 1990s. That said, if you are facing criminal charges that could result in capital punishment, it’s imperative that you retain a St. Louis criminal defense lawyer as soon as you can. MISSOURI AND THE DEATH PENALTY Missouri is a death penalty state. The downward death penalty trend is reflected in data on Missouri death penalty rates which provide that between 2020 to present, there has been one death sentence imposed annually. This is a major change from the late 1970s to 2020, a period during which there were 90 executions. JURORS’ ROLE A jury plays a major role in determining whether the defendant charged with a serious crime lives or dies. Specifically, jurors have a responsibility to accurately follow a trial judge’s j

Suffering injuries in a preventable accident can be a difficult and confusing experience. Fortunately, there are certain steps that you can take to protect your legal rights and maximize the chances of getting the compensation you deserve. The most important of these is to call a St. Louis personal injury attorney at Bruntrager & Billings as soon as you can.   DO NOT LEAVE THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT In Missouri, drivers are legally obligated to  remain  at the scene of a car accident that results in a personal injury, death, or damage to another’s property, such as a wrecked car. Failure to stay at the scene can lead to penalties. Upon the police officer’s arrival, be sure to cooperate and provide requested information such as name, address, and insurance and license information.  GATHER DOCUMENTATION If you are looking to pursue a legal claim against the negligent driver, then it is critical to have documentation and evidence that supports your claim. For example, if you have suffe