Missouri Court of Appeals August 9, 2005, ED 86071 (Shanks v. Purkett)

GLENN A. NORTON, C.J.

Appellant, Michael Shanks, appeals from a judgment denying his petition for writ of habeas corpus. The appeal is dismissed.

This Court has a duty to initially determine its jurisdiction. If we lack jurisdiction to entertain an appeal, then it should be dismissed.

Buff v. Roper,

155 S.W.3d 811, 812 (Mo.App. E.D.2005).