Missouri Department of Corrections v. Cheeney

ULRICH, Chief Judge.

Bill Cheeney appeals the trial court’s decision reversing the Personnel Advisory Board’s order disapproving his dismissal by the Missouri Department of Corrections and ordering his reinstatement with back pay. The judgment of the trial court is affirmed.

On August 25, 1994, Mr. Cheeney pleaded guilty to the charge of class A misdemeanor assault, § 565.070, RSMo 1994. The court suspended the imposition of sentence and placed Mr. Cheeney on probation for two years with special conditions. On September 6, 1994, the Missouri Department of Corrections (Department) informed Mr.…