Missouri Bar Board of Governors will meet May 15 in Jefferson City
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors will hold its next meeting on May 15 in Jefferson City. Topics include financial reports, committee updates, a district vacancy discussion, and legislative developments affecting law practice.
Springfield man sentenced to five years for possessing machine gun conversion device
A Springfield man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing firearms modified into fully automatic weapons using illegal devices. The case highlights ongoing efforts against violent crime in western Missouri as part of Operation Take Back…
Officer.com article outlines strategies for police during First Amendment audits
A new Officer.com article provides guidance for police on handling First Amendment audits without escalation. Author Leith Harrell highlights best practices for maintaining professionalism during these increasingly common encounters.
German national extradited to U.S. on charges of operating dark web marketplace
A German national has been extradited from Colombia after being charged with running ‘The Versus Project,’ a large-scale dark web marketplace dealing in illegal goods. U.S. officials say millions were transacted through this site before it was shut down in…
Kansas City man pleads guilty to illegal possession of fully automatic firearm
A Kansas City man has pleaded guilty in federal court after police found him with an illegal fully automatic firearm during a traffic stop earlier this year. Authorities say Terrquan J. Beasley faces up to 15 years in prison following…
Prosecutor Johnson announces charges in northeast KC fatal shooting
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced charges against Dustin Clock in connection with an April fatal shooting in Kansas City’s northeast neighborhood. Police used surveillance footage and witness accounts to identify the suspect after responding to the scene.
Missouri Bar releases case summaries for May 1-7, 2026
The Missouri Bar has published case summaries from early May covering appellate procedures, DWI expungement rules, family law awards, probate disputes over trusts, and limits on local firearm ordinances. These updates help inform both legal professionals and communities about current…
Missouri Automated Victim Notification System update requires re-registration for jail notifications
The Missouri Department of Public Safety has updated its victim notification system. Users seeking alerts about local jail inmates must now re-register online. Notifications via phone and app have been discontinued.
Two men charged for illegal firearms after Harrisonville traffic stop
Two men associated with motorcycle gangs have been charged after being found armed during a traffic stop in Harrisonville. Both face allegations related to illegal firearm possession due to prior felony convictions.