State v. Dees

A jury found defendant John Dees guilty of burglary (§ 569.160)1 and rape (§ 566.-030.1), and he was sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment for the rape and 10 years for the burglary, the sentences to run concurrently. Defendant appeals.

Defendant’s first point is that the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal at the close of all the evidence for the reason that the evidence was insufficient to support the convictions. In ruling that contention this court must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the state, accept all substantial evidence and all legitimate…