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victim defense in Missouri

9 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1977–2018 0 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Ybarragreen
mo · 1965 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Id. (holding that mistake as to the age of the victim is no defense to statutory rape); see also State v. Ybarra, 386 S.W.2d 384, 386 (Mo.banc 1965) (holding that “intent and motive play but little if any part in [statutory rape]”); State v. Baker, 276 S.W.2d 131, 133 (Mo. banc 1955) (stating that in prosecution for statutory rape, “consent ... become[s] immaterial”).

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Sykes v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Sykes v. State, 372 S.W.3d 33, 42 (Mo. App. W.D. 2012) (holding that the success or failure of a trial strategy “is not the measure of reasonableness]”). *837 “Judicial scrutiny of counsel’s performance must be highly deferential” because “[i]t is all too tempting for a defendant to second-guess counsel’s assistance after conviction or adverse sentence, and it is all too easy for a court, examining counsel’s defense after it has proved unsuccessful, to conclude that a particular act or omission of counsel was unreasonable.” Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 689 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed

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State v. Bakergreen
mo · 1955 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Id. (holding that mistake as to the age of the victim is no defense to statutory rape); see also State v. Ybarra, 386 S.W.2d 384, 386 (Mo.banc 1965) (holding that “intent and motive play but little if any part in [statutory rape]”); State v. Baker, 276 S.W.2d 131, 133 (Mo. banc 1955) (stating that in prosecution for statutory rape, “consent ... become[s] immaterial”).

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Taylor v. Stategreen
md · 1957 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996This annotation also cites a Maryland case, which stands for the proposition that “[a] criminal assault which tends to bring about a breach of the public peace is treated as a crime against the public generally, and therefore the consent of the victim is no defense.” Taylor v. State, 214 Md. 156 , 133 A.2d 414, 415 (1957) (finding assault with attempt to commit sodomy against juvenile is crime against public generally, and victim’s consent is no defense).

1996This annotation also cites a Maryland case, which stands for the proposition that “[a] criminal assault which tends to bring about a breach of the public peace is treated as a crime against the public generally, and therefore the consent of the victim is no defense.” Taylor v. State, 214 Md. 156 , 133 A.2d 414, 415 (1957) (finding assault with attempt to commit sodomy against juvenile is crime against public generally, and victim’s consent is no defense).

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State v. Newberrygreen
mo · 1980 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995Id. at 122.

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Commonwealth v. Heckgreen
pa · 1985 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990The court said 570 P.2d at page 1098 : “[Ajbsent proof that it was an independent intervening cause the contributory negligence is not a defense in a prosecution for vehicular homicide.” In Commonwealth v. Heck, 341 Pa.Super. 183 , 491 A.2d 212, 227 (1985), the court said the contributory negligence of the victim would not keep the defendant driver from being criminally liable, “even if the victim’s negligence contributing to the accident is greater than the defendant’s_ The rule is that the contributory negligence of the victim is not a defense to a criminal charge of homicide *78 by vehicle

1990The court said 570 P.2d at page 1098 : “[Ajbsent proof that it was an independent intervening cause the contributory negligence is not a defense in a prosecution for vehicular homicide.” In Commonwealth v. Heck, 341 Pa.Super. 183 , 491 A.2d 212, 227 (1985), the court said the contributory negligence of the victim would not keep the defendant driver from being criminally liable, “even if the victim’s negligence contributing to the accident is greater than the defendant’s_ The rule is that the contributory negligence of the victim is not a defense to a criminal charge of homicide *78 by vehicle

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
J.D.B. v. Juvenile Officer green
moctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2018Id. at 152 .

12018–2018
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2016Sykes v. State, 372 S.W.3d 33, 42 (Mo. App. W.D. 2012) (holding that the success or failure of a trial strategy “is not the measure of reasonableness]”). *837 “Judicial scrutiny of counsel’s performance must be highly deferential” because “[i]t is all too tempting for a defendant to second-guess counsel’s assistance after conviction or adverse sentence, and it is all too easy for a court, examining counsel’s defense after it has proved unsuccessful, to conclude that a particular act or omission of counsel was unreasonable.” Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 689 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed

2016Sykes v. State, 372 S.W.3d 33, 42 (Mo. App. W.D. 2012) (holding that the success or failure of a trial strategy “is not the measure of reasonableness]”). *837 “Judicial scrutiny of counsel’s performance must be highly deferential” because “[i]t is all too tempting for a defendant to second-guess counsel’s assistance after conviction or adverse sentence, and it is all too easy for a court, examining counsel’s defense after it has proved unsuccessful, to conclude that a particular act or omission of counsel was unreasonable.” Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 689 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed

12016–2016
State v. Stokely green
mo · 1992
1 sentence

2016Id. (holding that mistake as to the age of the victim is no defense to statutory rape); see also State v. Ybarra, 386 S.W.2d 384, 386 (Mo.banc 1965) (holding that “intent and motive play but little if any part in [statutory rape]”); State v. Baker, 276 S.W.2d 131, 133 (Mo. banc 1955) (stating that in prosecution for statutory rape, “consent ... become[s] immaterial”).

12016–2016
State v. Daniels green
moctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2014Id. at 285 . [[Image here]] Not objecting to the admission of the presumptive test and not objecting to the use of presumptive test results in closing argument to corroborate the credibility of the victim where the defense was premised primarily on discrediting the victim’s version of events, rises to the level of ineffective assistance of counsel.

12014–2014
State v. Neal green
moctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2008Id. at 238 .

12008–2008
People v. Dunhill green
coloctapp · 1977
1 sentence

1990The court said 570 P.2d at page 1098 : “[Ajbsent proof that it was an independent intervening cause the contributory negligence is not a defense in a prosecution for vehicular homicide.” In Commonwealth v. Heck, 341 Pa.Super. 183 , 491 A.2d 212, 227 (1985), the court said the contributory negligence of the victim would not keep the defendant driver from being criminally liable, “even if the victim’s negligence contributing to the accident is greater than the defendant’s_ The rule is that the contributory negligence of the victim is not a defense to a criminal charge of homicide *78 by vehicle

11990–1990
State v. Malone green
mo · 1957
1 sentence

1977State v. Hale, 371 S.W.2d 249 (Mo.1963); and State v. Malone, 301 S.W.2d 750 (Mo.1957).

11977–1977
State v. Hale green
mo · 1963
1 sentence

1977State v. Hale, 371 S.W.2d 249 (Mo.1963); and State v. Malone, 301 S.W.2d 750 (Mo.1957).

11977–1977

Where else courts name it

CA 91 (1962–2026) LA 49 (1982–2024) OH 39 (1998–2026) TX 39 (1964–2026) NY 35 (1934–2024) PA 34 (1985–2024) IL 30 (1974–2026) CT 28 (1983–2022) GA 26 (1980–2024) FL 22 (1983–2025) MI 21 (1975–2023) TN 20 (1995–2025) MA 18 (1977–2025) WA 17 (1922–2016) NC 14 (1957–2020) AZ 11 (1969–2024) MN 10 (1950–2017) NM 10 (1994–2024) NH 9 (1985–2025) MO 9 (1977–2018) OR 8 (1987–2019) AL 8 (1977–2014) UT 8 (2000–2025) IN 7 (1991–2020) ID 6 (2013–2023) ND 6 (2007–2026) DC 6 (1993–2013) NE 6 (1991–2026) WY 5 (1992–2023) MT 5 (1996–2014) WI 5 (1977–2022) VA 5 (2015–2023) MD 4 (2009–2017) SC 4 (2012–2021) WV 4 (1989–2025) CO 4 (1987–2011) NJ 3 (1986–2013) ME 3 (1994–2011) HI 3 (1996–2009) VT 3 (2002–2016) AK 3 (1978–1988) MS 2 (2012–2018) OK 2 (1951–1999) NV 2 (2021–2024)

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