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What Evidence Can Support a Criminal Appeal?
JP Law

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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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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Key Steps in Filing a Wrongful Death Claim Against Law Enforcement
JPLaw

Filing a wrongful death claim against law enforcement is a difficult and emotional process. It can be especially challenging when the death results from police brutality. The grieving process is complicated by the legal hurdles involved, as police officers and their departments are often granted legal protections.

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KCPD settles lawsuit with woman injured by officer who also killed 3 people

"I mean, she's traumatized," John Picerno, a Kansas City lawyer who represented Mitchell in the case, said. "That’s not an over exaggeration."

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Trump pardons upend massive Jan. 6 prosecution by freeing rioters and dismissing cases

Those pardoned include more than 250 people who were convicted of assault charges, some having attacked police with makeshift weapons such as flagpoles, a hockey stick and a crutch. Many of the attacks were captured on surveillance or body camera footage that showed rioters engaging in hand-to-hand combat with police as officers desperately fought to beat back the angry crowd.

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Ex-Georgia prosecutor on trial for hindering Ahmaud Arbery's murder investigation

Marcus Arbery says, "holding the former prosecutor accountable is no less important than convicting the murderers because elected officials are supposed to serve everyone equally."

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Understanding Federal Sentencing Guidelines: A Defendant's Guide
JPLaw

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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