Judge Dierker "the younger" sworn in as associate St. Louis circuit judge Judge Catherine Dierker, daughter of retired judge Robert Dierker, was sworn in Dec. 1 as the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court’s newest associate circuit judge, marking the first time that a daughter of a St. Louis judge has … [Read more...] about Judge Dierker sworn in as an Associate St. Louis City Circuit Judge

Criminal Conviction affirmed for resisting a lawful stop         The elements of class A misdemeanor resisting a lawful stop by fleeing include a purpose of preventing a law enforcement officer from effecting a stop. A reasonable juror could infer such a purpose from defendant’s conduct, both in … [Read more...] about Case summaries for Dec. 1 – Dec. 7, 2023

DECEMBER 8, 2023 JEFFERSON CITY — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District and the 21st Judicial Circuits.  The Honorable Rebeca M. Navarro-McKelvey, of St. Charles, was appointed to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern … [Read more...] about GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS

DWI No Miranda needed before reading implied consent  As required by statute, a law enforcement officer read the implied consent statement to driver, before requesting a breath test, then gave driver a Miranda warning. No Miranda warning was necessary before reading the implied consent statement, … [Read more...] about Case summaries for Nov. 24 – Nov. 30, 2023

OCTOBER 5, 2023 JEFFERSON CITY — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 21st Judicial Circuit. The Honorable Megan H. Julian, of Des Peres, was appointed as Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit. Judge Julian serves as an associate circuit judge in St. Louis … [Read more...] about GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS

DWI Excessive blood alcohol distinguished from refusal   The Director of Revenue disciplined driver’s license for driving with excessive blood alcohol, as shown by a blood draw pursuant to a judicial warrant, not for refusal under the Implied Consent statutes. On appeal de novo to circuit court, … [Read more...] about Case summaries for Aug. 11 – Aug. 17, 2023

AUGUST 18, 2023 JEFFERSON CITY — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced a judicial appointment to the 11th Judicial Circuit. Vincent Johnson, of O’Fallon, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit. Mr. Johnson is currently a partner at The Johnson Law Firm, LLC. He … [Read more...] about GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT

DWI 15-minute observation explained On driver’s appeal de novo from the Director of Revenue’s discipline of driver’s license, for driving while intoxicated, the Director must show probable cause to stop the driver and blood alcohol above .08 percent. The latter depends in part on testing … [Read more...] about Case summaries for July 21 – July 27, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2023 Governor Parson Announces Judicial Appointments (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 21st and 45th Judicial Circuits. The Honorable Jeffrey Medler, of Ballwin, was appointed as Circuit Judge for the 21st … [Read more...] about

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Criminal Location of arrest irrelevant when arrest is reasonable  “[I]n the absence of statute, municipal police officers have no official power to apprehend offenders beyond the boundaries of their municipality.” Statutes did not extend city of Poplar Bluff police officers’ authority to the city … [Read more...] about Case summaries for June 23 – June 29, 2023