Prinshun McClain Missouri Cases

Prinshun McClain appealed his convictions for second-degree murder and armed criminal action, challenging the trial court's denial of his motions to suppress evidence. He argued that a bag containing the murder weapon was seized from his grandmother's home without a warrant and that his location was obtained via warrantless cell phone data. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, holding that the bag was abandoned property and the cell phone data was obtained under exigent circumstances, thus both searches were lawful.

Prinshun McClain was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder and armed criminal action after shooting a victim during an attempted robbery. On appeal, McClain argued the State presented insufficient evidence of his requisite mental state and that the trial court plainly erred by not sua sponte instructing the jury on involuntary manslaughter. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment. It found sufficient evidence for the jury to infer McClain's knowing or purposeful mental state and concluded the trial court was not obligated to instruct on a lesser-included offense without a request.