State of Missouri ex rel. Trevor Griffith, Petitioner v. Anne Precythe, Julie Kempker, and Kenny Jones, Respondents.

Summary

The Court exercised discretion to decide the merits despite Griffith's release because the case became moot after briefing, argument, and submission. It held that the circuit court exceeded its statutory authority by imposing a third term of probation after revoking Griffith's second term. Because Griffith had already been released and discharged, the Court declined to return him to custody, while explaining that a similarly situated defendant could seek appropriate relief in the circuit court.