Gamble v. Hoffman

NUGENT, Judge.

Ronald W. Gamble appeals from the circuit court’s affirmance of his dismissal from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Highway Patrol cross-appeals from the circuit court’s interlocutory order finding the patrol’s first dismissal of Trooper Gamble not in accordance with §§ 536.080 and 536.090.1 We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand to the circuit court with directions.

Trooper Gamble was a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol when this case arose. On November 19, 1982, the Patrol filed charges accusing him of violating four general orders involving inattention…