Supreme Court of Missouri / Apr 3, 2018
Jack Alpert, Appellant, vs. State of Missouri, et al., Respondents.
Jack Alpert, a convicted felon whose federal firearm rights were restored, filed a declaratory judgment action against the State of Missouri, challenging the constitutionality of section 571.070, RSMo, which prohibits felons from possessing firearms. Alpert argued the statute violated his rights under the Missouri Constitution and the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed the circuit court's judgment, holding that Alpert's pre-enforcement challenges were ripe but that section 571.070 withstands constitutional scrutiny under both state and federal law.