State of Missouri, Plaintiff/Respondent v. Timothy A. Pierce

OPINION

Lisa Van Amburg, Judge

Timothy A. Pierce appeals the trial court’s judgment denying his Motion to Suppress. We reverse and remand.

Background

Appellant Timothy Pierce challenges the legality of a search conducted by two police officers without a warrant on Pierce’s property. The search uncovered evidence that led to the conviction of Pierce for various drug offenses. Pierce argues this warrantless search violated his Fourth Amendment right to privacy.

The record reflects Mr. Pierce owns a 3.9-acre rural tract of primarily wooded property near Ringer and Cadet Road in St. Francois County,…