Criminal Law Package Heads To Governor

(MISSOURINET) – The Missouri Legislature has given final approval to a wide-ranging crime package. The bill bolsters penalties for assault on a law enforcement animal, including streamlining the process to clear criminal records and creating a conviction review unit to give Missourians a chance to have their day in court. Parkville Republican Senator Tony Luetkemeyer (loot-kuh-meyer) explains the additions to the bill from the House of Representatives…

Senate Bill 189 next heads to the desk of Governor Mike Parson.