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Robinson exception in Missouri

17 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Missouri courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Rothschild v. Roloff Truckinggreen
moctapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Rothschild v. Roloff Trucking, 238 S.W.3d 700 , 701 (Mo.App.E.D. 2007). 1.

2019Rule 84.04(c) requires an appellant's brief to contain a "fair and concise statement of the facts relevant to the questions presented for determination without argument" and that "[a]ll statements of facts shall have specific page references to the relevant portion of the record on appeal[.]" "The primary purpose of the statement of facts is to afford an immediate, accurate, complete and unbiased understanding of the facts of the case." Rothschild , 238 S.W.3d at 702 .

22
State of Missouri v. Pierre Claygreen
mo · 2016 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025The Missouri Supreme Court has explained “that restrictions on the right of felons to possess arms has long been recognized as an exception to the right to bear arms, and section 571.070.1 is narrowly tailored in that it does not apply to misdemeanors, felony convictions that have been pardoned, or possession of antique firearms.” State v. Clay, 481 S.W.3d 531, 536-38 (Mo. banc 2016) (finding section 571.070.1 still survives strict scrutiny review under article I, section 23 after a Missouri constitutional amendment); Alpert, 543 S.W.3d at 597 (reaffirming section 571.070’s constitutional vali

11
Alpert v. Stategreen
· 2018 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025The Missouri Supreme Court has explained “that restrictions on the right of felons to possess arms has long been recognized as an exception to the right to bear arms, and section 571.070.1 is narrowly tailored in that it does not apply to misdemeanors, felony convictions that have been pardoned, or possession of antique firearms.” State v. Clay, 481 S.W.3d 531, 536-38 (Mo. banc 2016) (finding section 571.070.1 still survives strict scrutiny review under article I, section 23 after a Missouri constitutional amendment); Alpert, 543 S.W.3d at 597 (reaffirming section 571.070’s constitutional vali

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State v. Claygreen
mo · 2017 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023State v. Clay, 533 S.W.3d 710, 718 (Mo. banc 2017); State v, Nickels, 598 S.W.3d 626 , 633 (Mo, App. E.D. 2020).

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Birchfield v. N. Dakota. William Robert Bernardgreen
scotus · 2016 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019“We do not overlook Robinson’s admonition that searches of a person incident to arrest, ‘while based upon the need to disarm and to discover evidence,’ are reasonable regardless of ‘the probability in a particular arrest situation that weapons or evidence would in fact be found.’” Id. (quoting Robinson, 414 U.S. at 235 ). 3 Together, the holdings in Robinson, Gustafson, and Edwards establish the fact of a lawful arrest is sufficient to justify a reasonably delayed search of 3 The Supreme Court also recently reaffirmed, in Birchfield v. North Dakota, 136 S. Ct. 2160, 2175-76 (2016), Robinson’s

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Boyd v. Boydgreen
moctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Boyd v. Boyd, 134 S.W.3d 820, 823-24 (Mo.App.

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State v. Johnsongreen
mo · 2006 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Standard of Review “A trial court’s ruling on a motion to suppress is reviewed to determine if it is supported by substantial evidence, and it will be reversed only if it is clearly erroneous.” State v. Johnson, 207 S.W.3d 24, 44 (Mo. banc 2006).

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Martin v. Flanagangreen
conn · 2002 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Martin v. Flanagan, 259 Conn. 487 , 789 A.2d 979 , 984-86 & n. 4-7 (2002) (collecting various federal, state, and secondary authorities).

2008See Martin v. Flanagan, 259 Conn. 487 , 789 A.2d 979 , 984-86 & n. 4-7 (2002) (collecting various federal, state, and secondary authorities).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Missouri. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Smith neutral
moctapp · 1988
2 sentences

2003The Robinson exception was recognized in Missouri in State v. Smith, 752 S.W.2d 445 (Mo.App.1988).

2003The Robinson exception was recognized in Missouri in State v. Smith, 752 S.W.2d 445 (Mo.App.1988).

21994–2003
New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen green
scotus · 2022
1 sentence

2025Point on Appeal Robinson grounds his argument for section 571.070’s unconstitutionality in the new analytical framework outlined in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022).

12025–2025
Arizona v. Gant green
scotus · 2009
1 sentence

2019“We do not overlook Robinson’s admonition that searches of a person incident to arrest, ‘while based upon the need to disarm and to discover evidence,’ are reasonable regardless of ‘the probability in a particular arrest situation that weapons or evidence would in fact be found.’” Id. (quoting Robinson, 414 U.S. at 235 ). 3 Together, the holdings in Robinson, Gustafson, and Edwards establish the fact of a lawful arrest is sufficient to justify a reasonably delayed search of 3 The Supreme Court also recently reaffirmed, in Birchfield v. North Dakota, 136 S. Ct. 2160, 2175-76 (2016), Robinson’s

12019–2019
United States v. Robinson green
scotus · 1973
1 sentence

2019“We do not overlook Robinson’s admonition that searches of a person incident to arrest, ‘while based upon the need to disarm and to discover evidence,’ are reasonable regardless of ‘the probability in a particular arrest situation that weapons or evidence would in fact be found.’” Id. (quoting Robinson, 414 U.S. at 235 ). 3 Together, the holdings in Robinson, Gustafson, and Edwards establish the fact of a lawful arrest is sufficient to justify a reasonably delayed search of 3 The Supreme Court also recently reaffirmed, in Birchfield v. North Dakota, 136 S. Ct. 2160, 2175-76 (2016), Robinson’s

12019–2019
Joan L. Robinson v. John F. Lagenbach green
moctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2019The trial 1 Robinson’s Motion to Strike was taken with the case, and we deny it as moot. 2 Although the case name is spelled Robinson v. Lagenbach, this appears to be a typographical error, as Langenbach is spelled correctly throughout the body of the case. 439 S.W.3d 853 (Mo. App. E.D. 2014). 2 court granted the defendants’ motion for summary judgment, and denied Robinson’s motion for partial summary judgment without issuing findings of fact or conclusions of law.

2019Id. at 855-56 .

12019–2019
State v. Shockley green
mo · 2013
1 sentence

2018"Propensity evidence is 'evidence of uncharged crimes, wrongs, or acts' used to establish that defendant has a natural tendency to commit the crime charged." State v. Shockley , 410 S.W.3d 179 , 193 (Mo. banc 2013) (quoting State v. Bernard , 849 S.W.2d 10 , 13 (Mo. banc 1993) ).

12018–2018
State v. Bernard green
mo · 1993
1 sentence

2018"Propensity evidence is 'evidence of uncharged crimes, wrongs, or acts' used to establish that defendant has a natural tendency to commit the crime charged." State v. Shockley , 410 S.W.3d 179 , 193 (Mo. banc 2013) (quoting State v. Bernard , 849 S.W.2d 10 , 13 (Mo. banc 1993) ).

12018–2018
State of Missouri v. Tawanda Kunonga green
moctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2018Robinson concedes that he did not object at trial, nor was this issue included in his motion for a new trial; thus, we review Robinson's claim of error, if at all, under the plain-error standard pursuant to Rule 30.20. 3 See State v. Kunonga , 490 S.W.3d 746 , 755 (Mo. App. W.D. 2016).

12018–2018
Davis v. United States green
scotus · 2011
2 sentences

2017Specifically, the State argues that the evidence did not support the court’s conclusion that the' deficiencies in the search warrant were the result of systemic negligence' warranting exclusion, ' ■ The Fourth Amendment protects the “right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” Davis v. United States, 564 U.S. 229, 236 , 131 S.Ct. 2419 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011).

2017Specifically, the State argues that the evidence did not support the court’s conclusion that the' deficiencies in the search warrant were the result of systemic negligence' warranting exclusion, ' ■ The Fourth Amendment protects the “right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” Davis v. United States, 564 U.S. 229, 236 , 131 S.Ct. 2419 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011).

12017–2017
State of Missouri v. Gregory Robinson, Sr. green
moctapp · 2015
1 sentence

2017Id.

12017–2017
United States v. Brunilda Garcia green
ca7 · 1979
1 sentence

2016Instead, exclusive control “must be construed in the context of its application in Chadwick.” Id.

12016–2016
State v. Robinson green
mo · 1992
2 sentences

1996Id. at [10], As reported earlier, Appellant’s point relied on avers the victim “lacked the ability to accurately observe events and to retain an independent recollection of events.” That appears to be a claim that the victim did not satisfy requirements 2 and 3 of the Robinson test in the preceding paragraph.

1996Id. at [10], As reported earlier, Appellant’s point relied on avers the victim “lacked the ability to accurately observe events and to retain an independent recollection of events.” That appears to be a claim that the victim did not satisfy requirements 2 and 3 of the Robinson test in the preceding paragraph.

11996–1996
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

1977Nor is the evidence here sufficient to bring this search within the exception carved out of the Fourth Amendment protections by Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968).

1977Nor is the evidence here sufficient to bring this search within the exception carved out of the Fourth Amendment protections by Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968).

11977–1977
State v. Favell green
moctapp · 1967
1 sentence

1975The evidence in this case, therefore, unlike the cases cited by defendant for support [State v. Favell, 411 S.W.2d 245 (Mo.App.1967); State v. Walker, 365 S.W.2d 597 (Mo.1963)], shows more than a mere presence of the defendant at the scene of the crime and an opportunity to have committed the offense.

11975–1975
State v. Walker green
mo · 1963
1 sentence

1975The evidence in this case, therefore, unlike the cases cited by defendant for support [State v. Favell, 411 S.W.2d 245 (Mo.App.1967); State v. Walker, 365 S.W.2d 597 (Mo.1963)], shows more than a mere presence of the defendant at the scene of the crime and an opportunity to have committed the offense.

11975–1975

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.015 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 293 (1979–2026) IL 43 (1967–2026) GA 38 (1976–2026) PA 35 (1970–2025) OH 32 (2000–2026) FL 30 (1986–2024) MS 29 (1987–2020) MI 28 (1975–2024) IN 23 (1979–2023) CA 20 (1972–2025) NY 19 (1967–2025) WA 17 (1980–2018) MO 17 (1975–2025) DE 13 (1979–2025) OR 11 (1972–2021) AR 10 (2014–2025) KS 9 (1989–2026) UT 8 (1999–2023) AL 8 (1881–2011) SC 8 (2004–2023) WI 7 (1993–2025) DC 7 (1987–2026) VA 7 (1994–2026) MN 6 (1986–2024) IA 6 (1981–2024) LA 6 (1993–2009) KY 4 (2019–2025) MD 4 (1992–2018) CO 3 (2022–2025) AZ 3 (1990–2020) MT 3 (2009–2010) NC 3 (1995–2015) NM 2 (2017–2018) MA 2 (2000–2017) AK 2 (1977–2018) NV 2 (2014–2020) CT 2 (1987–1993) NE 2 (1989–2014) WY 2 (2000–2010) ME 2 (1978–2016)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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