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State v. Parks

Citations: 432 S.W.3d 231; 2014 Mo. App. LEXIS 363; 2014 WL 1292100Docket: No. WD 76399

Court: Missouri Court of Appeals; April 1, 2014; Missouri; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The State of Missouri appeals a trial court decision that granted Dominick Parks’ motion to suppress evidence obtained during his arrest for driving while intoxicated, arguing that there was a lack of probable cause for the arrest. The appellate court affirms the trial court's order, stating that a published opinion would provide no precedential value and therefore issues a memorandum to the parties instead. The decision is affirmed under Rule 30.25(b).

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Court's Use of Rule 30.25(b)

Application: The appellate court decided not to publish a full opinion as it would provide no precedential value, instead issuing a memorandum to the parties involved.

Reasoning: The appellate court affirms the trial court's order, stating that a published opinion would provide no precedential value and therefore issues a memorandum to the parties instead.

Probable Cause for Arrest

Application: The appellate court upheld the trial court's decision to suppress evidence due to a lack of probable cause for the arrest of Dominick Parks.

Reasoning: The State of Missouri appeals a trial court decision that granted Dominick Parks’ motion to suppress evidence obtained during his arrest for driving while intoxicated, arguing that there was a lack of probable cause for the arrest.