Legal Opinion

State v. Robinson

Supreme Court of Missouri

Decided July 7, 1939PublishedCited by 22 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Charles Robinson appeals from a judgment imposing a sentence of twenty-five years' imprisonment for the murder, in the second degree, of Lorraine Robinson, his wife. The homicide was admitted. Appellant's plea was self-defense. Error is predicated upon the admission of certain testimony and alleged misconduct of the prosecuting attorney.

Appellant contends the admission of testimony to the effect he had the reputation of being a quarrelsome and turbulent man was error because he adduced no evidence to establish his good reputation for peace and quietude. He relies on cases holding, or…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. State v. SinovichSupreme Court of Missouri · 1932
  2. State v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Missouri · 1935
  3. State v. BecknerSupreme Court of Missouri · 1906
  4. State v. BerschSupreme Court of Missouri · 1918
  5. State v. Lasson.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1922

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3Cited by22 opinions

  1. People v. FuiavaCalifornia Supreme Court · 2012
  2. Johns v. United StatesDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1981
  3. State v. VirdureSupreme Court of Missouri · 1963
  4. State v. OatesSupreme Court of Missouri · 2000
  5. State v. HillMissouri Court of Appeals · 1981

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