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Murder/Homicide & Criminal Defense
Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

Not Guilty Verdicts

John Anthony Picerno

Not Guilty Verdicts

LEAD ATTORNEY

  • Murder in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Armed Criminal Action (2 Counts)

  • Murder in the First Degree

  • Murder in the Second Degree, Armed Criminal Action

  • Murder in the Second Degree, Armed Criminal Action

  • Murder in the Second Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, Armed Criminal Action (2 Counts)

  • Armed Bank Robbery

  • Robbery in the First Degree (2 Counts), Armed Criminal Action (2 Counts), Tampering in the First Degree

  • Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Armed Criminal Action (2 Counts)

  • Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer

  • Assault in the First Degree, Armed Criminal Action

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance (prior/persistent offender)

  • Burglary in the First Degree

CO-COUNSEL

  • Murder in the Second Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, Armed Criminal Action (2 Counts)

  • Rape (3 Counts), Sodomy (4 Counts), Robbery & Burglary in the First Degree, Armed Criminal Action (8 Counts)

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Practice Areas

Drug Crimes
Robbery & Burglary
Juvenile Crimes
Traffic Law
Felon in Possession
Homicide
Sexual Assault
Domestic Violence
Drunk Driving
DWS & DWR
Probation Violation
White Collar Crimes
Weapon Violations
Armed Criminal Action
Computer Crimes
Drug Crimes
Robbery & Burglary
Juvenile Crimes
Traffic Law
Felon in Possession

CIVIL RIGHTS - POLICE BRUTALITY

Homicide
Sexual Assault
Domestic Violence
Drunk Driving
DWS & DWR

WRONGFUL DEATH

Probation Violation
White Collar Crimes
Weapon Violations
Armed Criminal Action
Computer Crimes

JAIL INJURY-DEATH

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Man appealing in courtroom

What Evidence Can Support a Criminal Appeal?

When someone's been convicted of a crime, the legal process doesn’t necessarily end there. A criminal appeal gives them a chance to challenge the outcome of their case based on legal errors or new evidence.

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Third wrongful death lawsuit filed against men accused in deaths of 3 Chiefs fans

“Jordan’s defense to these three lawsuits is the same as his defense to the criminal charges — that he had nothing to do with their deaths,” Picerno said. “We’re just looking forward to a trial where we can get all the facts out in front of a jury.”

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Second lawsuit filed against men charged in drug-related deaths of 3 Chiefs fans

“Jordan denies the allegations in these lawsuits and is looking forward to a trial based on what actually happened as opposed to wild speculation,” Picerno said in a message to The Star Monday

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