State of Missouri v. William Edwards

Gary M. Gaertner, Jr., Judge

Introduction

William Edwards (Defendant) appeals the judgment entered upon his convictions of two counts of assault in the second degree, two counts of armed criminal action, one count of resisting arrest, and one count of driving while revoked. He argues that his two convictions for assault resulting from the same act violate his right to freedom from double jeopardy. He also contests the sufficiency of the evidence to support his convictions. We affirm.

Background

Defendant waived a jury trial on the above charges. The evidence at his bench trial, in the light most…