John Anthony Picerno, Attorney & Counselor @ Law

Listen up Chuckleheads!

JP Commentary at About 1:30.

"COP OUT!" Let the chips fall where they may fall. If those facts do lead to a criminal prosecution, in this case another police officer, that’s not the police department’s call. That’s a prosecutor’s call, he said. It is not for them to determine whether or not a crime has been committed. It’s a cop out, Picerno added. It is a way for them to not have to file cases against their brothers and that’s all that is.

Tune in to KSHB TV41 for legal analysis of the upcoming double murder trial of Kylr Yust next week! JP Analysis at approx 31:30 minutes: https://www.kshb.com/.../journey-for-justice-episode-6-new-pe #CaitlinKnute #JPLaw! #KSHBTV41 JohnPicerno.com

GREAT RESULT: Client charged with Murder 2nd degree, plead guilty to amended charge of Voluntary Manslaughter; Armed Criminal Action, & Unlawful Use Of a Weapon.... He received sentences of 10, 3, and 3 years respectively, to be served concurrently! We believe our client acted in lawful self defense, however, the prosecutor agreed not to file an additional charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. This charge likely would have resulted in the same length of sentence or more! See more

GREAT RESULT: Client charged with Murder 2nd degree, plead guilty to reduced charge of Voluntary Manslaughter; Armed Criminal Action, & Unlawful Use Of a Weapon. He received sentences of 10, 3, and 3 years respectively, to be served concurrently! We believe our client acted in lawful self defense, however, the prosecutor agreed not to file an additional charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. This charge likely would have resulted in the same length of sentence or more!

Come on now!!! It's Hard to be a Saint in the city!

Most criminal investigations take weeks to investigate. This is no different, Jackson said Saturday in an email. We treat each case with respect regardless of who is involved. UNLESS IT’S A LEO!

Outside investigations of police shootings up for negotiation in KCPD union contract. Shouldn’t even be a debate!

‘I’ll throw your Black ass in jail’: Kansas City, Kansas is still waiting for justice

Someone has to keep an eye on them!

Last afternoon in the office this year! An appreciative client brought by an early Christmas gift! Merry Christmas Eve Everyone!

Notable Result: Judge sustained a major 5 point objection, (escaping a 324-405 month guideline sentence), which meant the Defendant was facing a sentence of 188-235 months. He received a 112 month sentence, which was 18 months more than the recommendation from the Government. All in all, a pretty good result!

According to the Lawrence Journal-World, McGowen faced a disciplinary hearing in early October for her conduct and will face another at a future date. While the hearing is what Smith calls a step in the right direction, she says every case McGowen has been involved in needs to be reviewed.

Pictured here is Mr. Richard Buchli. Please take the time to read what the prosecutor in his case did which resulted in his wrongful. When they refer to prose...cutor in this case they are speaking of Amy McGowan. Just read what all her unethical actions were

Something you rarely hear in this building. Judge: Mr. Picerno won the day with that objection! Prior to turning a 235-293 month sentencing range to 135-168 months and then granting a downward variance to 106 months! Had to be the mask! Great way to end the week! TGIF!

"This may surprise some folks, but it's one of the least controversial ideas among people who study crime," Horowitz says. More severe punishments are expensive, costing taxpayers, but he says severity is "essentially meaningless" compared with the most important factor: certainty of punishment.

Failure to protect and fight for a particular client’s rights in and out of court simply because the public perceives him/her as a ‘bad person’, without knowing all relevant facts, will really be a failure to protect the principle of having the right to essential legal rights for all. No one would want to live in that kind of a world, he said.

Words to live by!

#Missing Lisa Renee Irwin Be a Light for Lisa! Lisa needs to come home! Remember, there is no tip too small. Call 816-474-TIPS or 911 if you have a tip or info...rmation that you think might help. You can also contact your Local FBI office or call the NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST. You can also use TIPS online to report any tips or information: Kansas City Crime Stoppers https://www.tipsubmit.com/webtips.aspx #FINDBABYLISA Lisa Irwin Missing Since Oct 3, 2011 Missing From Kansas City, MO DOB Nov 11, 2010 Age Now 10 Lisa's photo is shown age-progressed to 10 years. See more