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Warren v. State

Citations: 365 S.W.3d 654; 2012 WL 1623985; 2012 Mo. App. LEXIS 638Docket: WD 73629

Court: Missouri Court of Appeals; May 9, 2012; Missouri; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Phillip M. Warren appealed the denial of his post-conviction relief motion by the Boone County Circuit Court, following his conviction for selling a controlled substance near a school, as defined under Section 195.214 (RSMo 2000). The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, upheld the circuit court's judgment, finding no errors in the motion court's findings and conclusions. The order was issued per curiam by Judges Thomas H. Newton, James M. Smart, Jr., and Gary D. Witt, with a memorandum detailing the reasons for the decision provided to the involved parties. Rehearing was denied on May 29, 2012.

Legal Issues Addressed

Controlled Substance Sale Near School

Application: Phillip M. Warren's conviction involved selling a controlled substance near a school as defined under Section 195.214 (RSMo 2000).

Reasoning: His conviction for selling a controlled substance near a school, as defined under Section 195.214 (RSMo 2000).

Denial of Rehearing

Application: A rehearing of the case was denied by the court on May 29, 2012.

Reasoning: Rehearing was denied on May 29, 2012.

Issuance of Per Curiam Decision

Application: The decision was issued per curiam by the panel of judges, accompanied by a memorandum explaining the reasons for the judgment.

Reasoning: The order was issued per curiam by Judges Thomas H. Newton, James M. Smart, Jr., and Gary D. Witt, with a memorandum detailing the reasons for the decision provided to the involved parties.

Judicial Review and Affirmation

Application: The Missouri Court of Appeals reviewed and affirmed the circuit court's judgment, finding no errors in the motion court's findings and conclusions.

Reasoning: The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, upheld the circuit court's judgment, finding no errors in the motion court's findings and conclusions.

Post-Conviction Relief Denial

Application: The Boone County Circuit Court's denial of Phillip M. Warren's post-conviction relief motion was upheld by the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District.

Reasoning: Phillip M. Warren appealed the denial of his post-conviction relief motion by the Boone County Circuit Court.