Section 11.10 Preserving Objections for Appeal

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E. (§11.10) Preserving Objections for Appeal

A motion to suppress, on its own, preserves nothing for review. State v. Oglesby, 103 S.W.3d 890, 891 (Mo. App. E.D. 2003). Defendants must specifically state their objections to the admission of statements at trial to preserve the point for appeal. State v. Patino, 12 S.W.3d 723, 740 (Mo. App. S.D. 1999); State v. Wade, 866 S.W.2d 908 (Mo. App. W.D. 1993). The trial court does not need to make a formal finding as to the admissibility of the statement, but the court must state its conclusions regarding the...