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witness claim in Missouri

61 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1885–2023 1 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 (27)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Bryangreen
moctapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2007–2019
2 sentences

2019The Southern District has held a witness’ testimony during a prior judicial proceeding that he or she will be in a foreign country for a lengthy duration and will be out of the country during trial “obviate[s] the requirement . . . to show a ‘good faith effort to obtain the presence of the witness at the hearing or trial.’” State v. Bryan, 60 S.W.3d 713, 718 (Mo. App. 8 “[O]ut-of-state appellate decisions do not constitute controlling precedent in Missouri courts.” Grillo v. Glob.

2007In rejecting the defendant’s argument, we explained that “[t]his testimony obviated the requirement of Rule 25.15 [now Rule 25.16] to show a ‘good faith effort to obtain the presence of the witness at the hearing or trial.’ ” Id.

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State of Missouri v. Joseph Simmonsgreen
moctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Mother (through counsel) did not object to invoking the rule or closing the hearing. 3 Child’s paternal grandmother (“Grandmother”) was called as a witness at the hearing by J.E.S., Child’s father (“Father”) and testified she had been approved for a 3 “Under the [witness exclusionary] rule, a court may order witnesses excluded from the courtroom so that they will not be privy to the testimony of other witnesses.” Burns v. Taylor, 589 S.W.3d 614 , 623 (Mo.App. 2019) (quoting State v. Simmons, 515 S.W.3d 769, 774 (Mo.App. 2017)). 4 home study and wished to adopt Child or serve as guardian.

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State v. Millergreen
moctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See id.; see also Miller, 250 S.W.3d at 743 .

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Carbaugh v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Movant acknowledges, however, that “[a] guilty plea that is voluntary and knowing waives all non-jurisdictional defects and defenses.” Carbaugh v. State, 348 S.W.3d 871, 876 (Mo.App.S.D.2011).

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State v. Simontongreen
moctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Simonton, 49 S.W.3d at 783-85 (finding defendant was prejudiced from the exclusion of a doctor’s testimony even though it may have been cumulative to that of another doctor because the excluded witness’s testimony was more significant and- could have affected the outcome of the case).- M.L. was a vital witness not only because she was the only witness for the defense, but also because she was in the unique position of having relationships with all of the principal players involved in this case—she was a possibly intimate friend of Feldman, the person who shot and killed Jerry and shot Jame

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

2013However, the decision whether to testify “is a personal right of the defendant that cannot be made by counsel.” Slater v. State, 147 S.W.3d 97, 101 (Mo.App.

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State v. Deweygreen
moctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006State v. Brooks, 960 S.W.2d 479, 493 (Mo. banc 1997); State v. Dewey, 86 S.W.3d 434, 439 (Mo.App.

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State v. Brooksgreen
mo · 1997 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006State v. Brooks, 960 S.W.2d 479, 493 (Mo. banc 1997); State v. Dewey, 86 S.W.3d 434, 439 (Mo.App.

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Morrow v. Stategreen
mo · 2000 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002As noted in Morrow v. State, 21 S.W.3d 819, 822-23 (Mo. banc 2000), an evidentiary hearing is not required where the motion and the files and records of the case conclusively show that movant is entitled to no relief.

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State v. Taylorgreen
moctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Additionally, we note that during the course of the deposition Smith testified that he was to “go to Germany for a couple of weeks [for deployment] off of Kosovo.” This testimony obviated the requirement of Rule 25.15 to show a “good faith effort to obtain the presence of the witness at the hearing or trial.” See also State v. Taylor, 742 S.W.2d 625, 628 (Mo. App.1988); State v. Lindsay, 709 S.W.2d 499, 505 (Mo.App.1986).

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State v. Lindsaygreen
moctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Additionally, we note that during the course of the deposition Smith testified that he was to “go to Germany for a couple of weeks [for deployment] off of Kosovo.” This testimony obviated the requirement of Rule 25.15 to show a “good faith effort to obtain the presence of the witness at the hearing or trial.” See also State v. Taylor, 742 S.W.2d 625, 628 (Mo. App.1988); State v. Lindsay, 709 S.W.2d 499, 505 (Mo.App.1986).

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Larry Klepal, as Administrator of the Goods, Chattels and Credits of Larry Klepal, Deceased v. Pennsylvania Railroad Companygreen
ca2 · 1956 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992Corporation v. Uranium Aire, Inc., 311 F.2d 749, 754-755 (9th Cir.1962) (admission of deposition was error, but insufficient for reversal); Klepal v. Pennsylvania Railroad Company, 229 F.2d 610, 612 (2nd Cir.1956) (admission of deposition after appearance of deponent as a witness was error, but harmless in a court-tried case; dicta only).

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G.E.J. Corporation and M.F. Corporation v. Uranium Aire, Inc., a Corporationgreen
ca9 · 1963 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992Corporation v. Uranium Aire, Inc., 311 F.2d 749, 754-755 (9th Cir.1962) (admission of deposition was error, but insufficient for reversal); Klepal v. Pennsylvania Railroad Company, 229 F.2d 610, 612 (2nd Cir.1956) (admission of deposition after appearance of deponent as a witness was error, but harmless in a court-tried case; dicta only).

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State v. Moutraygreen
moctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
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State v. Fostergreen
mo · 1985 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
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Williams v. Stategreen
moctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
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State v. Byrdgreen
mo · 1984 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
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State v. Colemangreen
mo · 1970 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
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Ohio v. Robertsred
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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State v. Lynchgreen
moctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
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State v. Wolfegreen
or · 1975 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
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State v. Scottgreen
arizctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
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State v. Talleygreen
ariz · 1975 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
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Humphrey v. Stategreen
mo · 1973 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
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State v. Thostgreen
mo · 1959 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
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State v. Shepardgreen
mo · 1933 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
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State v. Bagbygreen
mo · 1936 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1938–1938
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (49)

CaseCitedYears
Namet v. United States green
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

1988However, when there is a reasonable expectation that the witness will provide some legitimate testimony in addition to invoking his privilege against self-incrimination, or when there is some question as to whether the witness will invoke this privilege at all, the court may require the witness to take the stand, Namet v. United States, 373 U.S. 179 , 83 S.Ct. 1151 , 10 L.Ed.2d 278 (1963); Wright, 582 S.W.2d at 282-83 , and it is not error for the court to require the witness to claim the privilege against self-incrimination in the presence of the jury.

1988However, when there is a reasonable expectation that the witness will provide some legitimate testimony in addition to invoking his privilege against self-incrimination, or when there is some question as to whether the witness will invoke this privilege at all, the court may require the witness to take the stand, Namet v. United States, 373 U.S. 179 , 83 S.Ct. 1151 , 10 L.Ed.2d 278 (1963); Wright, 582 S.W.2d at 282-83 , and it is not error for the court to require the witness to claim the privilege against self-incrimination in the presence of the jury.

31983–1992
State v. Yager green
mo · 1967
2 sentences

1979The court of appeals held it was not improper, under Missouri practice, for the court to require a witness to claim the privilege against incrimination in the presence of the jury, citing State v. Phillips, 511 S.W.2d 841 (Mo.1974), and State v. Yager, 416 S.W.2d 170 (Mo.1967).

1978State v. Phillips, 511 S.W.2d 841 .(Mo. 1974); State v. Yager, 416 S.W.2d 170 (Mo. 1967).

31974–1979
In the Interest of J.M.B. green
moctapp · 1997
2 sentences

1997In 939 S.W.2d at 56 , counsel did not request a continuance or recess to secure the absent mother’s presence; did not raise a single objection during direct examination of the only witness at the hearing; limited cross-examination to a dozen questions, only three of which concerned the crucial issue at the hearing; offered no evidence, argument or explanation on behalf of the mother; and stated his belief, as the mother’s GAL, that her parental rights should be terminated.

1997In J.M.B., 939 S.W.2d at 56 , counsel did not request a continuance or recess to secure the absent mother's presence; did not raise a single objection during direct examination of the only witness at the hearing; limited cross-examination to a dozen questions, only three of which concerned the crucial issue at the hearing; offered no evidence, argument or explanation on behalf of the mother; and stated his belief, as the mother's GAL, that her parental rights should be terminated.

21997–1997
State v. Wright green
mo · 1979
2 sentences

1988Id. at 282 .

1988However, when there is a reasonable expectation that the witness will provide some legitimate testimony in addition to invoking his privilege against self-incrimination, or when there is some question as to whether the witness will invoke this privilege at all, the court may require the witness to take the stand, Namet v. United States, 373 U.S. 179 , 83 S.Ct. 1151 , 10 L.Ed.2d 278 (1963); Wright, 582 S.W.2d at 282-83 , and it is not error for the court to require the witness to claim the privilege against self-incrimination in the presence of the jury.

21983–1988
State v. Phillips green
mo · 1974
2 sentences

1979The court of appeals held it was not improper, under Missouri practice, for the court to require a witness to claim the privilege against incrimination in the presence of the jury, citing State v. Phillips, 511 S.W.2d 841 (Mo.1974), and State v. Yager, 416 S.W.2d 170 (Mo.1967).

1978State v. Phillips, 511 S.W.2d 841 .(Mo. 1974); State v. Yager, 416 S.W.2d 170 (Mo. 1967).

21978–1979
Whiteley v. CITY OF POPLAR BLUFF green
moctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2017"When matters referenced as alleged error in a point relied on are not developed in the argument portion of a brief, they are deemed abandoned.” Whiteley v. City of Poplar Bluff, 350 S.W.3d 70 , 77 n. 4 (Mo. App. S.D. 2011).

12017–2017
State v. Martin green
moctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2011Id.

12011–2011
Kuehne v. State green
moctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2006Id.

2006Id.

12006–2006
Johnson v. State green
mo · 2001
2 sentences

2003In support of his argument, appellant relies on In re Johnson v. State, 58 S.W.3d 496 (Mo.banc 2001), where our Missouri Supreme Court found that the trial court abused its discretion in permitting an associate psychologist from the Department of Corrections as an expert to testify at trial as to his diagnoses of a sex offender, Id. at 499 , in that while the associate psychologist’s experience treating sex offenders conceivably would qualify him to testify as an expert on many issues, diagnoses of mental disorders is not even arguably within his area of expertise, and his testimony at that po

2003In support of his argument, appellant relies on In re Johnson v. State, 58 S.W.3d 496 (Mo.banc 2001), where our Missouri Supreme Court found that the trial court abused its discretion in permitting an associate psychologist from the Department of Corrections as an expert to testify at trial as to his diagnoses of a sex offender, Id. at 499 , in that while the associate psychologist’s experience treating sex offenders conceivably would qualify him to testify as an expert on many issues, diagnoses of mental disorders is not even arguably within his area of expertise, and his testimony at that po

12003–2003
State v. Shay green
mo · 1960
1 sentence

2002Id. at 801 .

12002–2002
State v. Buck neutral
moctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2000State v. Buck, 954 S.W.2d 13 (Mo.App.E.D.1997). 1 On May 9, 1996, Buck was charged by information with two counts of tampering with a witness in violation of Section 575.270.1 RSMo 1994 2 in connection with the burglary and stealing trial.

12000–2000
State v. Cottrill green
moctapp · 1993
1 sentence

1998Id. at 379 .

11998–1998
Kelly Ex Rel. Kelly v. Jackson green
mo · 1990
1 sentence

1995Kelly by Kelly, 798 S.W.2d at 701 .

11995–1995
State v. Smith green
moctapp · 1992
1 sentence

1992In State v. Smith, 824 S.W.2d 127 (Mo.App.1992), our sister court in the Southern District extended the rationale of Antwine to hold that it is permissible to use a defendant’s post-arrest, pre-Miranda silence to impeach the testimony of a witness for the defense.

11992–1992
State v. Sidebottom green
mo · 1988
1 sentence

1992Namet v. United States, 373 U.S. 179,187-189 , 83 S.Ct. 1151, 1155-1156 , 10 L.Ed.2d 278 (1963); Sidebottom, 753 S.W.2d at 922 .

11992–1992
Webb v. Texas green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1992It held: In the circumstances of this case, we conclude that the judge’s threatening remarks, directed only at the single witness for the defense, effectively drove that witness off the stand, and thus deprived the petitioner of due process of law under the Fourteenth Amendment. 2 409 U.S. at 98 , 93 S.Ct. at 353 .

1992It held: In the circumstances of this case, we conclude that the judge’s threatening remarks, directed only at the single witness for the defense, effectively drove that witness off the stand, and thus deprived the petitioner of due process of law under the Fourteenth Amendment. 2 409 U.S. at 98 , 93 S.Ct. at 353 .

11992–1992
Briscoe v. LaHue green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1992The Supreme Court in Briscoe v. LaHue, 460 U.S. at 331 , 103 S.Ct. at 1113 , referred to three English common law cases, which are generally cited as the seminal cases establishing the doctrine of witness immunity: Cutler v. Dixon, 4 Co.Rep. 14b, 76 Eng.Rep. 886 (Q.B.1585); Anfield v. Feverhill, 2 Bulst. 269, 80 Eng.Rep. 1113 (K.B.1614); and Henderson v. Broomhead, 4 H & N 569, 157 Eng.Rep. 964, 968 (Ex.1859).

1992The Supreme Court in Briscoe v. LaHue, 460 U.S. at 331 , 103 S.Ct. at 1113 , referred to three English common law cases, which are generally cited as the seminal cases establishing the doctrine of witness immunity: Cutler v. Dixon, 4 Co.Rep. 14b, 76 Eng.Rep. 886 (Q.B.1585); Anfield v. Feverhill, 2 Bulst. 269, 80 Eng.Rep. 1113 (K.B.1614); and Henderson v. Broomhead, 4 H & N 569, 157 Eng.Rep. 964, 968 (Ex.1859).

11992–1992
State v. Gibson green
moctapp · 1988
11991–1991
State v. Street green
moctapp · 1987
11989–1989
State v. Ellis green
moctapp · 1986
11987–1987
State v. Holt green
mo · 1980
11984–1984
State v. Cross green
mo · 1961
11984–1984
Chambers v. Maroney green
scotus · 1970
11981–1981
State v. Spidle green
mo · 1967
11979–1979
State v. Pulis green
moctapp · 1979
11979–1979
State v. Wright green
moctapp · 1978
11979–1979
State v. Massa green
moctapp · 1974
11979–1979
State v. Dunn green
mo · 1979
11979–1979
State v. Summers green
moctapp · 1974
11975–1975
Wendling v. Bowden green
· 1913
11975–1975
United States v. Coffey green
ca3 · 1952
11967–1967
Emspak v. United States green
scotus · 1955
11967–1967
Dyer v. Morris neutral
· 1835
11960–1960
State v. Hepperman green
· 1942
11955–1955
State v. Howard neutral
· 1890
11953–1953
Holden v. Berberich green
mo · 1943
11953–1953
State v. Pine green
· 1933
11953–1953
State v. Menz green
mo · 1937
11953–1953
Ridley v. Railroad neutral
· 1899
11932–1932
State v. Burks neutral
mo · 1896
11923–1923

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 558.016 (4) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 558.021 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 565.020 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 565.050 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 566.060 (3)

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

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