Death penalty
State v. Phelps
Result: Acquittal
Death penalty charges. The jury returned an acquittal.
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Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different; results depend
on the facts, the law, and the forum. These summaries are not promises of future results.
Notable cases
Selected matters from David’s trial practice, including death-penalty and murder defense.
Death penalty · Murder
State v. Gilmore
Result: Acquittal
Two death penalty murder charges. Result: acquittal.
Murder
State v. Sheldon
Result: Dismissed
Murder charge. Result: dismissed.
Death penalty · Murder
State v. Eldred
Result: 5-year plea to reduced charges
Death penalty murder charge resolved with a five-year plea to reduced charges.
Murder
State v. Hamilton
Result: Murder charge dismissed at trial
Murder charge. Result: murder charge dismissed at trial.
What clients say
Client-reported feedback (secondary social proof).
“Over 4 years on our case. His professionalism helped save a family member’s life.”
“Six-person jury. Not guilty.”
“From start to finish the best experience I could have asked for. I live out of state and David took care of every detail—and got me the best deal.”
“Best lawyer I’ve ever had. Got multiple tickets taken care of for me—and for a super fair price.”
Ready when it matters most
David has tried dozens of cases to juries—from misdemeanors to death penalty matters— with 16+ years of trial experience. He focuses his practice on serious felony defense and handles all criminal defense from DUIs to murder across Missouri and Kansas.
If you are facing charges—or expect them—call for a free consult. You will get an honest assessment of your situation.
Case summaries also published on Rivera Law (of counsel).
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