Opinion ID: 1466605
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Heading: Estes' Mootness Argument

Text: The judge, represented in this proceeding by Estes' counsel, suggests that the controversy is now moot because Estes is out of prison and on parole. That contention has no merit. Estes is still under sentence, even though he is out of prison and serving the remainder of his sentences on judicial parole. If the judge's order granting him release from prison is invalid, there does not appear to be any liberty interest violated by an order restoring him to custody in prison. State ex rel. Cavallaro v. Groose, 908 S.W.2d 133, 135 (Mo. banc 1995). See also, Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471, 480, 92 S.Ct. 2593, 33 L.Ed.2d 484 (1972). Accordingly, there is a live controversy as to the validity of the judge's order.