Opinion ID: 3152697
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Heading: Prior Behavioral History in Custody

Text: Cunningham identified Robinson's past behavioral history in prison as the second risk assessment factor relevant to his analysis. Cunningham and Delo testified that an inmate's conduct during prior incarcerations is often an indicator of future behavior. Robinson served a 40-month term of imprisonment with Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) from 1987 to 1991. Thereafter, he was transferred to the Western Missouri Correctional Center for 22 months. Following his arrest in June 2000, Robinson was detained at the Johnson County jail for 22 months awaiting trial. Cunningham found it particularly relevant that Robinson served all of his time in custody after murdering 338 Stasi because this showed he was already prone to violence before entering the prison system. Robinson was not involved in any acts of serious violence during his 62-month stint in the state prison system or his 22-month stay in county jail. Cunningham found only a few minor disciplinary infractions in Robinson's record. First, in the Johnson County jail, Robinson was written up for bringing a salt shaker back to his cell, which he used to create a saltwater rinse for his sore throat. Second, at KDOC, Robinson received a written infraction for using a typewriter to draft 17 grievances that he distributed to other inmates. Finally, in Missouri, he received a written infraction for failing to take his prescribed medication. Delo testified that an exemplary inmate will receive five or fewer disciplinary infractions a year, making Robinson's record one of the best he had seen during his time working within the Missouri prison system. Instead of turning to violence, Cunningham found that Robinson used his time in custody constructively and had a positive work adjustment in the prison setting. Robinson worked on an inmate building crew and performed a substantial amount of computer work for the benefit of the prison. Delo testified that Robinson also took advantage of several educational and training opportunities.