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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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Understanding Federal Sentencing Guidelines: A Defendant's Guide

At JPLaw, I, John Anthony Picerno, recognize how overwhelming federal criminal charges can feel. As a criminal defense lawyer serving Kansas City, Missouri, and surrounding areas, I’ve seen how federal sentencing guidelines play a critical role in determining the outcome of a case.

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Nearly a year since mysterious deaths of 3 KC Chiefs fans, what’s the latest? What we know

Since the investigation’s onset, Picerno has been vocal that Willis knew nothing about the men’s deaths.

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John Anthony Picerno, Criminal Defense Attorney

https://www.foxnews.com/us/kansas-city-chiefs-fans-mysterious-deaths-yet-resolved-year-later

"It's an awful thing when people have already presumed you're guilty without real evidence," Picerno said. "It's a tough row to hoe, and he's managing it as best he can."

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