Case Law Updates - Jan. 31 - Feb. 6 Criminal Evidence Suppressed An officer’s use of lights constituted a show of authority that institutes a detention of pedestrians walking alone. “Specific and articulable facts” are necessary to support a “reasonable suspicion” that something unlawful is … [Read more...] about Case Law Updates – Jan. 31 – Feb. 6
GOVERNOR PARSON APPOINTS THE HONORABLE JASON D. DODSON AS CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE 21ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
GOVERNOR PARSON APPOINTS THE HONORABLE JASON D. DODSON AS CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE 21ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JANUARY 31, 2020 JEFFERSON CITY Today, Governor Mike Parson appointed the Honorable Jason D. Dodson as Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit. He will fill the Circuit Judge vacancy … [Read more...] about GOVERNOR PARSON APPOINTS THE HONORABLE JASON D. DODSON AS CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE 21ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Case Law Updates Jan. 10 – Jan.16
Case Law Updates Jan. 10 - Jan.16 Criminal Crossing the Fog Line Supported Stop Reasonable suspicion or probable cause support a temporary traffic stop, including a traffic violation. Traffic violations include crossing the fog line, at least when the shoulder was visible between the fog line and … [Read more...] about Case Law Updates Jan. 10 – Jan.16
Case Law Updates Dec. 30 – Jan. 2
Case Law Updates Dec. 30 - Jan. 2 Criminal Knowledge of Felon Status Unnecessary On a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by being a felon in possession, the elements include defendant’s knowledge that a firearm is in defendant’s possession and status as a felon, but do not include … [Read more...] about Case Law Updates Dec. 30 – Jan. 2
Case Law Updates Nov. 22- Nov. 27
Case Law Updates Nov. 22- Nov. 27 Criminal Bond Forfeiture Affirmed On forfeiture of bond, the record shows that appellant had notice and an opportunity to be heard, and rules provide that the circuit court can grant its own or any party’s unwritten motion for default and execution, so the … [Read more...] about Case Law Updates Nov. 22- Nov. 27
Case Law Updates: Nov. 15 – Nov. 21
Case Law Updates: Nov. 15 - Nov. 21 DWI Offense Was Not Intoxication-Related Statutes govern driving while intoxicated enhanced offenses for persistent offenders. Statutes defined persistent offenders by previous findings or pleas of guilty for an “intoxication-related traffic offense,” … [Read more...] about Case Law Updates: Nov. 15 – Nov. 21
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GOVERNOR PARSON APPOINTS AMANDA BUNDREN MCNELLEY AS ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE 21ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
NOVEMBER 14, 2019 JEFFERSON CITY Today, Governor Mike Parson appointed Amanda Bundren McNelley as Associate Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit. She will fill the Associate Circuit Judge vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Renee Hardin-Tammons to Circuit Judge. Ms. … [Read more...] about GOVERNOR PARSON APPOINTS AMANDA BUNDREN MCNELLEY AS ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE 21ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Case Law Update Oct. 4 – Oct. 10
Case Law Update for the Week of October 4 - October 10 Criminal Comment Did Not Address Right to Silence State’s closing argument that, “We haven’t really heard a reason” why defendant was in victim’s garage if not to steal, was not a comment on defendant’s right to silence. Jury could infer … [Read more...] about Case Law Update Oct. 4 – Oct. 10
Case Law Update Sept. 20 – Sept. 26
Case Law Update Sept. 20 - Sept. 26 DWI Notice Okay In statute governing judicial review of administrative decision, subsections saying that the department’s decision shall be final at 15 days after notice is mailed, or 15 days after driver is notified, mean the same thing. Notice of deadlines to … [Read more...] about Case Law Update Sept. 20 – Sept. 26
