Supreme Court of Missouri
State of Missouri ex rel. Gary D. Sampson, Jr., Relator v. the Honorable William E. Hickle, Respondent.
May 21, 2019573 S.W.3d 76
Summary
The Supreme Court of Missouri held that the circuit court exceeded its statutory authority by imposing a third term of probation on Gary D. Sampson after his successful completion of a 120‑day institutional treatment program, and ordered the circuit court to continue Sampson’s prior (second) probationary term. The Court clarified the limits of probation revocation authority and applied plain‑meaning statutory interpretation.