State v. Allen

LISA WHITE HARDWICK, Judge.

In this interlocutory appeal, the State of Missouri contends the circuit court erred in suppressing the statements of Quinn-dale Allen, Jr., relating to charges that he promoted and possessed child pornography. For reasons explained herein, we dismiss the appeal as untimely pursuant to Section 547.200.4. 1

Factual and PROCEDURAL History

On September 13, 2007, five law enforcement officers went to a residence in Columbia to serve a search warrant for evidence related to child pornography. Quinndale Allen, Jr. (Allen) was seated at a computer in the living room when the…