June 10, 2026
Not Guilty Chapter 20 | More of Our Example Scenario
THIS TIME, THE CUTE LITTLE (NEW-TO-HER) SPORTS CAR was blue,
but you couldn’t tell in the dark. She was in a fabulous humor. She was celebrating Braxton’s guilty verdict. That jerk. Their relationship had not gone well after the whole business about getting arrested and all. She could not believe he had had cocaine! Well, that jury had done him right! She did not yet know that she was pregnant. The radio was blaring while she chattered into her cellphone, laughing over whatever was being said on the other end. She took over steering with her knee while quickly pecking out a response to a text. She was going approximately 62 in a 55 . . . and her driver’s license was still suspended . . . and she was now on probation. She noticed flashing lights in the distance behind her. She started cussing passionately. She pulled over and waited. Terrified, she was respectful with the officer. He gave her a ticket for speeding and driving while suspended, but he did not arrest her. He was kind enough to allow her to call someone for a ride. So embarrassing! The following morning, she called her probation officer. More embarrassing. Her probation officer told her she would wait to decide whether she was going to file a probation violation until after she had seen the police reports. She thanked her for letting her know right away. This surprised Alexis, because her P.O. was not typically a nice person. The next call was to Dan, her lawyer. Brutally embarrassing, and expensive! The secretary wanted to know if she was needing help with a criminal case, a probation violation, or a driver’s license suspension. Um? All of the above? She scheduled an appointment to see her lawyer.
Disclaimer. The fact pattern in this book is purely fictional and is intended to assist the reader in understanding the court process information that is presented here. For clarity in following each story line, different font types are used for each of the two different characters presented. This book is intended for informational purposes only. This information is based off Missouri law in 2024. If the reader is personally facing criminal prosecution, the reader needs to seek counsel from a licensed and competent attorney immediately.
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This book is intended as an informational resource regarding the criminal court process in the State of Missouri, not to advise you legally concerning your specific legal situation. This book is not intended to take the place of a skilled and competent attorney. If you or a loved one are facing charges in the criminal courts, you have potential rights at risk, and you need to get an attorney. The choice of an attorney is an important decision, not based on advertising alone. You are not represented by the writers of this book, and the writers of this book are not liable for any reliance on the information in this book. You need to get your own attorney to advise and assist you concerning the specific facts of your situation. This book was written in 2024 concerning Missouri law and does not apply to the laws of other States. Sometimes laws change. Different locations have different practices and local rules. This book is not intended to be exhaustive. If you are in need of an attorney, do not rely on this book, GET A LAWYER!
