Legal Question in Criminal Law in Missouri

We had a dispute in our home in which a fire arm was discharged on accident. Initially c charges were filed as I was under assumption it was for property damage not explained to me at the time. Next day I find out its unlawful use of a weapon so I dropped charges and also spoke with county prosecuting attorney to have them dropped as well which he granted. Now the police department tells me they might press municipal charges for discharging a fire arm in city limits. What are the penalties for that and chances they will condsidering all other entities dropped charges? Also if city drops as well are there any other entities that can proceed with charges or will this be it? Also concerned as there was a minor present on upstairs level of home shot was into closet of external home wall downstairs can they press for child endangerment if it wasn't the initial charge?


Asked on 12/31/14, 7:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

Without knowing which municipality it is, it is impossible to guess what they might do. They may not be prohibited, by the County's decision to not pursue a case right now (they probably still can too) As far as endangering the child, a municipal conviction might cause the County to pursue something to protect the child(ren). The person who might be charged, with the city case, should consult directly with a criminal defense attorney very soon

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Answered on 12/31/14, 11:53 am


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