M. W. W. W. v. Bernstein

SMITH, Presiding Judge.

Petitioner is the father of M. W., a minor under the age of 17 years. Petitioner, on behalf of his son, sought release of M. from the custody of respondent Duggan, Superintendent of St. Louis County Juvenile Detention Center. We issued our show cause order and after further pleadings, briefs and oral argument ordered M. W. discharged from respondent’s custody. This opinion sets forth our reasons.

An armed robbery occurred at the “Leather Bottle” bar and restaurant in St. Louis County. Information to police authorities implicated M. W. and at the request of County police…