Missouri Case Commentaries

Enhanced Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Penalties: Analysis of STATE of Missouri v. Jeremy D. Pike

Date: Jun 1, 2005

Enhanced Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Penalties: Analysis of STATE of Missouri v. Jeremy D. Pike Introduction STATE of Missouri v. Jeremy D. Pike is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Duty to Defend and Bad Faith in Insurance Contracts: Truck Insurance Exchange v Prairie Framing, LLC

Date: Jun 1, 2005

Duty to Defend and Bad Faith in Insurance Contracts: Truck Insurance Exchange v Prairie Framing, LLC Introduction In the case of Truck Insurance Exchange (TIE) v Prairie Framing, LLC, adjudicated by...

Supreme Court of Missouri Establishes Standard for Change of Judge in Parental Rights Termination Cases

Date: Mar 16, 2005

Supreme Court of Missouri Establishes Standard for Change of Judge in Parental Rights Termination Cases Introduction In the landmark case In the Interest of S.M.H., a minor. Missouri Department of...

Variable versus Fixed Expenses in Lost Profits Damages: Ameristar Jet Charter v. Dodson International Parts

Date: Mar 2, 2005

Variable versus Fixed Expenses in Lost Profits Damages: Ameristar Jet Charter v. Dodson International Parts Introduction In the landmark case of Ameristar Jet Charter, Inc. and Sierra American...

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Mitigating Evidence: The HUTCHISON v. STATE of Missouri Judgment

Date: Dec 8, 2004

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Mitigating Evidence: The HUTCHISON v. STATE of Missouri Judgment Introduction The case of Brandon HUTCHISON v. STATE of Missouri (150 S.W.3d 292) presents a...

Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction in State v. Richard Strong: Key Legal Principles and Implications

Date: Sep 29, 2004

Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction in State v. Richard Strong: Key Legal Principles and Implications Introduction State of Missouri v. Richard Strong is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Expanding Access to Post-Conviction DNA Testing: Missouri Supreme Court's Decision in Weeks v. State of Missouri

Date: Aug 4, 2004

Expanding Access to Post-Conviction DNA Testing: Missouri Supreme Court's Decision in Weeks v. State of Missouri Introduction The case of Rubin Weeks v. State of Missouri represents a significant...

State v. Roper: Upholding First-Degree Assault Conviction and Addressing Prosecutorial Misconduct in Cross-Examination

Date: Jun 30, 2004

State v. Roper: Upholding First-Degree Assault Conviction and Addressing Prosecutorial Misconduct in Cross-Examination Introduction The case of State of Missouri v. Christopher Todd Roper (136 S.W.3d...

Admissibility of Non-Custodial Statements and Statutory Aggravating Circumstances in Capital Cases: Analysis of State v. Glass, 136 S.W.3d 496

Date: Jun 9, 2004

Admissibility of Non-Custodial Statements and Statutory Aggravating Circumstances in Capital Cases: Analysis of State v. Glass, 136 S.W.3d 496 Introduction State of Missouri v. Travis E. Glass is a...

Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Procedural Requirements for Ballot Measures: STATE OF MISSOURI EX REL. NIXON v. BLUNT

Date: Jun 4, 2004

Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Procedural Requirements for Ballot Measures: STATE OF MISSOURI EX REL. NIXON v. BLUNT 1. Introduction The case of STATE OF MISSOURI EX REL. JEREMIAH W. (JAY) NIXON,...

Termination of Parental Rights in the Interest of Minor Children: In the Interest of P.L.O. and S.K.O.

Date: Apr 28, 2004

Termination of Parental Rights in the Interest of Minor Children: In the Interest of P.L.O. and S.K.O. Introduction The case of In the Interest of: P.L.O. and S.K.O., Minor Children (131 S.W.3d 782)...

Clarification on Standards for Termination of Parental Rights: In the Interest of K.A.W. and K.A.W. (133 S.W.3d 1)

Date: Mar 31, 2004

Clarification on Standards for Termination of Parental Rights: In the Interest of K.A.W. and K.A.W. (133 S.W.3d 1) Introduction The case of In the Interest of: K.A.W. and K.A.W. (133 S.W.3d 1)...

Collective Knowledge of Law Enforcement Officers Suffices for Reasonable Suspicion in Terry Stops

Date: Mar 10, 2004

Collective Knowledge of Law Enforcement Officers Suffices for Reasonable Suspicion in Terry Stops Introduction In the landmark case State of Missouri v. Marvin L. Goff, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Reaffirming Section 490.065: Standards for Expert Testimony in Administrative Proceedings

Date: Dec 24, 2003

Reaffirming Section 490.065: Standards for Expert Testimony in Administrative Proceedings Introduction The case of State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, Appellant, v. Edward W. McDonagh,...

Affirmation of Permanent Total Disability in Workers' Compensation: Hampton v. Big Boy Steel

Date: Dec 10, 2003

Affirmation of Permanent Total Disability in Workers' Compensation: Hampton v. Big Boy Steel Introduction The case of Larry Hampton, Respondent, v. Big Boy Steel Erection, Appellant addresses a...

Edwards v. Missouri: Affirmation of Death Sentence and Enhanced Scrutiny on Batson Challenges

Date: Aug 27, 2003

Edwards v. Missouri: Affirmation of Death Sentence and Enhanced Scrutiny on Batson Challenges Introduction In State of Missouri v. Kimber Edwards (116 S.W.3d 511), the Supreme Court of Missouri, En...

Admissibility of Exculpatory Hair Evidence: Missouri Supreme Court Reaffirms Defendant's Right to Present Physical Evidence

Date: Aug 27, 2003

Admissibility of Exculpatory Hair Evidence: Missouri Supreme Court Reaffirms Defendant's Right to Present Physical Evidence Introduction In the landmark case of State of Missouri v. Cecil Barriner...

Enforcement of Broad Arbitration Clauses Against Guarantors in Construction Contracts: Insights from Dunn Industries v. City of Sugar Creek

Date: Aug 27, 2003

Enforcement of Broad Arbitration Clauses Against Guarantors in Construction Contracts: Insights from Dunn Industries v. City of Sugar Creek Introduction The case of Dunn Industrial Group, Inc., Dunn...

Jury Determination Required for Death Penalty Eligibility: Insights from State of Missouri v. Joseph Whitfield

Date: Jun 18, 2003

Jury Determination Required for Death Penalty Eligibility: Insights from State of Missouri v. Joseph Whitfield Introduction State of Missouri v. Joseph Whitfield is a pivotal case decided by the...

Affirmation of Standards for Rule 29.15 Motions and Effective Assistance of Counsel: STATE v. BARNETT

Date: May 28, 2003

Affirmation of Standards for Rule 29.15 Motions and Effective Assistance of Counsel: STATE v. BARNETT Introduction The case of David M. Barnett v. State of Missouri, adjudicated by the Supreme Court...