Missouri criminal defense firm Combs Waterkotte secured a favorable outcome for their client, Caleb Sappington, who initially faced a potential 100-year prison sentence after being charged with seven felonies. The charges stemmed from an incident in Crawford County, where Sappington fired a shot at trespassers after one allegedly pointed a gun at him and his mother. Combs Waterkotte argued self-defense and defense of others under Missouri law.
Through extensive investigation, the defense team questioned the intentions of the trespassers, highlighting their criminal backgrounds. Negotiations led to a plea deal, with two assault charges and three armed criminal action charges dropped. The remaining charges were reduced, allowing Sappington to avoid prison time under a Suspended Imposition of Sentence. If he completes two years of probation, he will not have a criminal conviction on his record.
If you’re facing criminal charges, speak to a criminal defense lawyer today by calling us at (314) 900-HELP or contacting us online.
You can read more about the case in the following media outlets:
- AP News
- EIN News
- Missouri Newswire
- United States Newswire
- Benzinga
- The Missouri Post
- Show-Me State Reporter
- Human Rights Press Releases
- American News Observer
- US Daily Ledger
- State of the Unions News
- The World Newswire
- 24/7 Business Reporter
- American Times Reporter
- American Times Reporter
- SMB in Action
- Culture Digest of Missouri
- Jefferson City Journal
- K06PT
- Today in Law
