Video: Charges dropped in Fayette manslaughter case (8/15/2023)
Charges dismissed against man accused in CMU football player's death (8/17/23)
“[Faber Law Firm Client] was originally charged with first-degree murder after [deceased] was found dead from gunshot wounds ….. Court documents say the shooting happened after an argument between the two men in their house.
In April, [Client] was released on a $250,000 bond…A long and robust investigation involving witness statements from friends of both Taylor and Evans, in addition to prior information, "absolutely corroborated the self defense claim," Faber told KOMU 8. The evidence presented aided the prosecutor in making the decision to dismiss the charges. Faber said he cannot speak on why the prosecutor chose to dismiss the charges but said his client has claimed self defense from the beginning.
"By the end of the day it became abundantly clear, not only to me and my client, but also to the prosecuting attorney, that this was a case of bona fide self defense, and that there was no justice in pursuing it criminally against [Client]."
Sutu Forté not guilty of trespassing after camping in a tree for eight days to protest a trail (2/24/22)
"The courtroom was silent until Boone County Circuit Judge Kimberly Shaw read the verdict: “We, the jury, find the defendant not guilty.”
Columbia nature activist argues for justification defense in trail protest charge (12/3/21)
video: Jury finds Sutu Forté not guilty of first-degree trespassing (2/24/22)
Voided law could negate many stealing convictions (09/06/16)
"Ben Faber, a private defense attorney based in Columbia, said the ruling could have vast effects on many different cases. 'It means that anyone’s who’s ever suffered a conviction under that statute was convicted under a law that was rendered void,' Faber said."
Missouri’s new criminal code subject of praise, concern (01/02/17)
"Ben Faber, a Columbia-based private defense attorney, said adding a new felony class and a new degree of felony assault might increase defendants’ exposure to stiffer penalties for what previously would have been a misdemeanor charge ... Those enhancements can bump classifications -- and punishments -- up quickly, Faber said."
Lawyers: Don’t argue with police (09/09/16)
"There are things to keep in mind to ensure everyone’s safety, Faber said, such as pulling over as soon as it’s safe to do so, not resisting officers and not moving around erratically. Don’t run from the police, even if a crime has been committed, he said, because it will only add more charges."
Defense asks for new trial in fatal I-70 crash case (01/07/15)
"In the 41-page motion for a new trial, Faber and Bukowsky argue that Smith’s rights to due process, a fair trial and protections against illegal searches were violated."