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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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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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Two charged in Kansas City Chiefs fans’ deaths 14 months after bodies found frozen in backyard

“Jordan maintains that he is not responsible for purchasing or supplying the drugs that led to the deaths of his three friends. We are very much looking forward to the day a jury gets to hear all of the evidence in this case.”

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Andrew Lester dies after pleading guilty in Ralph Yarl shooting

We asked defense attorney John Picerno, not party to the case, about the legal distinction. He said it comes down to the fact Lester didn’t live long enough to be sentenced.

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