 Deck appealed to the Supreme Court of Missouri, arguing that the shackles infringed upon his right to due process, equal protection, right to confront evidence against him, and freedom from cruel and unusual punishment (prescribed from Amendments five, six, eight and fourteen).The Missouri Supreme Court held that the trial court had standing to impose security measures if it was necessary.The Supreme Court of Missouri stated that Deck had committed murder and that he would run if he had the chance.