STATE v. MAIDEN (2026)

Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District.

STATE of Missouri, Respondent, v. Juan M. MAIDEN, Appellant.

WD 87802

Decided: July 28, 2026

Division Four: Edward R. Ardini, Jr., Chief Judge, Presiding, Alok Ahuja, Judge, and Cynthia L. Martin, Judge

Karen Kramer, Jefferson City, MO, for respondent Edward Berrigan, Kansas City, MO, for appellant Erica Serrone, Kansas City, MO, for appellant

ORDER

Juan Maiden appeals the judgment of the Circuit Court of Jackson County convicting him, after a jury trial, of second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action. On appeal, Maiden asserts the trial court plainly erred by failing to sua sponte intervene and limit the testimony of Victim's sister. We affirm. Because a published opinion would have no precedential value, we have instead provided a memorandum of law to the parties. Rule 30.25(b).

PER CURIAM:

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