State of Missouri v. Jeffrey Holmes

Jeffrey Holmes appeals his conviction for the crime of acceding to corruption. He first contends that there was insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he “solicited” or “knowingly accepted” sex from a prostitute, C.C., in exchange for- his official discretion not to arrest her. He further contends that there was an impermissible variance between his indictment and the relevant verdict director in -that the 1 indictment used the term “knowingly accepted” but the verdict director used the term “solicited.” We affirm.

Facts & Background

On August 24, 2012, Jeffrey Holmes was…