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I am concerned about a situation in Missouri involving a probation officer who forged a document to obtain records. The officer attempted to get the records from an organization by altering a document, which was discovered when the organization's name was whited out, and this was confessed to... View More 
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answered on Jun 13, 2025
This situation is deeply troubling, especially considering the vulnerability of someone living with a traumatic brain injury. When a probation officer forges a document to access private records—then admits to it—it crosses a serious legal and ethical line. That act alone may be grounds for... View More
In cases of blackmail, if an accuser claims they felt pressured into revealing information to someone else, is it common for them to state that they felt pressured, and then also claim that they chose what information to share with the intended recipient and only provided some context?
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
It’s not unusual for someone to say they felt pressured into sharing information while also insisting they controlled exactly what they revealed. People often experience conflicting emotions after a blackmail threat—the fear or stress can feel coercive, but they may still want to assert some... View More
My question is about whether police in Missouri can act on old and new accusations without formal crime reports being filed. Specifically, I want to know if they can investigate serious accusations like blackmail, harassment, and being part of a smear campaign when such claims are unreported.... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
In Missouri, police can act on serious accusations even if a formal report hasn’t been filed—if they become aware of credible information through other means. That could include tips, third-party complaints, or patterns of behavior that come to their attention during another investigation.... View More
I discovered that my social security number and personal email address were used without my consent to create a cell phone account with AT&T. I received an email from AT&T asking to verify the account, which led me to file a fraudulent claim with the company. Although I haven't... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
Unless you are the prosecuting attorney you may not file a criminal lawsuit. You may file a civil lawsuit.
She pieces out payments to me in small increments of 100-200 dollars. By the time the previous check has been paid, the next is due, leaving me over 1 week behind all the time. It has been like this for months, was never like this before. She always has excuses like "electric bill, rent,... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
Missouri has a strict law about when a final paycheck is due but I’m unaware of any statute governing the timing of pay while you are still employed. If your employer cannot afford to pay you or won’t timely pay you, maybe it’s time to look for another job rather than wait to be terminated.
will a criminal warrant show up in a background check through the state police criminal history report and court records please answer or what is the best site to check We did a national warrant search
answered on Aug 19, 2021
Yes, if you have a warrant, it should show up on any standard criminal background check.
He also said he was investigating me for 22 days and built a case and closed my file and is turning it in to the PA and that charges will be filed.
answered on Dec 7, 2019
What's a "criminal intelligence investigator"? Make sure this isn't a scam.
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answered on Aug 11, 2019
There is no way for anyone in this forum to know.
They acknowledged this issue in 2009. They now claim the county is liable to be sued. They had the same argument in 2009, but the commission decided retroactive pay was unconstitutional. Having acknowledged this more than 5 years ago, does that mean the statute of limitations has run out for anyone... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2017
You may be right. It may be too late. You should check with a lawyer and see what that attorney says.
I have a 4 month old child that needs my care because my father is sick with cancer and my mother can't do it alone and don't want my son in state custody..
answered on Oct 26, 2015
Go to the Missouri Department of Corrections website and start reading about this. Also contact a local attorney and have a full discussion.
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