Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Jul 15, 2025
State of Missouri, Respondent, vs. Leroy M. Holloway, Appellant.
Leroy Holloway appealed his conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm, arguing the trial court abused its discretion by denying his motion for mistrial. Holloway contended the State violated an order in limine during closing arguments by linking his firearm possession to an uncharged shooting incident. The appellate court found the State's argument improper but affirmed the conviction, concluding that the overwhelming evidence of Holloway's guilt overcame any prejudice from the improper argument.