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State of Missouri v. Rafael M. Armstrong
Date: 04-17-2026
Case Number: 2316-CV06724
Judge: S. Margene Burnett
Court: Circuit Court, Jackson County, Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jackson County, Missouri, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with multiple felonies, including second degree murder.
On August 15, 2018, Armstrong was charged with seven felonies for events that
occurred on June 9, 2018, and with three felonies for events that occurred on August 10, 2018. On February 28, 2019, Armstrong was charged as a prior and persistent offender with three felonies, including first degree murder, for events that occurred on August 5, 2018, and which were unrelated to the prior charges. Armstrong filed a motion to suppress in the case arising from the events on August 5, 2018, regarding evidence seized “during a protective sweep” of a hotel room. The trial court initially granted Armstrong’s motion to suppress, including a firearm that was later connected to the murder, found in his hotel room. However, after additional briefing and a second evidentiary hearing, the trial court granted the State’s motion to reconsider, which would have allowed the evidence to be admitted in Armstrong’s criminal trial(s).
On August 15, 2018, Armstrong was charged with seven felonies for events that
occurred on June 9, 2018, and with three felonies for events that occurred on August 10, 2018. On February 28, 2019, Armstrong was charged as a prior and persistent offender with three felonies, including first degree murder, for events that occurred on August 5, 2018, and which were unrelated to the prior charges. Armstrong filed a motion to suppress in the case arising from the events on August 5, 2018, regarding evidence seized “during a protective sweep” of a hotel room. The trial court initially granted Armstrong’s motion to suppress, including a firearm that was later connected to the murder, found in his hotel room. However, after additional briefing and a second evidentiary hearing, the trial court granted the State’s motion to reconsider, which would have allowed the evidence to be admitted in Armstrong’s criminal trial(s).
Outcome:
The Defendant pled guilty.
Afirmed
Afirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Missouri v. Rafael M. Armstrong?
The outcome was: The Defendant pled guilty. Afirmed
Which court heard State of Missouri v. Rafael M. Armstrong?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Jackson County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was S. Margene Burnett.
Who were the attorneys in State of Missouri v. Rafael M. Armstrong?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jackson County, Missouri, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Kansas City Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Missouri v. Rafael M. Armstrong decided?
This case was decided on April 17, 2026.