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State of Missouri v. Douglas Berkey
Date: 11-19-2024
Case Number: ED11821
Judge: Patrick S. Flynn
Court: Circuit Court, Pike County, Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: Pike County, Missouri Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Bowling Green, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charge with sodomy.
Douglas Berkey was convicted of one count of first-degree statutory sodomy, one count of second-degree child molestation, and one count of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. In his sole point on appeal, Berkey claims the circuit court erred when it overruled his motion for a mistrial after a jury panel member disclosed Berkey had been incarcerated. He argues the comment revealed a prior, unrelated conviction and that this revelation compelled him to testify. Because Berkey did not demonstrate the comment referred to a prior, unrelated conviction and because he voluntarily testified, Point I is denied.
State v. Berkey, ED111821 (Mo. App. Nov 19, 2024)
Douglas Berkey was convicted of one count of first-degree statutory sodomy, one count of second-degree child molestation, and one count of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. In his sole point on appeal, Berkey claims the circuit court erred when it overruled his motion for a mistrial after a jury panel member disclosed Berkey had been incarcerated. He argues the comment revealed a prior, unrelated conviction and that this revelation compelled him to testify. Because Berkey did not demonstrate the comment referred to a prior, unrelated conviction and because he voluntarily testified, Point I is denied.
State v. Berkey, ED111821 (Mo. App. Nov 19, 2024)
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Missouri v. Douglas Berkey?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of Missouri v. Douglas Berkey?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Pike County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Patrick S. Flynn.
Who were the attorneys in State of Missouri v. Douglas Berkey?
Plaintiff's attorney: Pike County, Missouri Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Bowling Green Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Missouri v. Douglas Berkey decided?
This case was decided on November 19, 2024.