State of Missouri v. Terry G. Smith

Introduction

Appellant Terry G,.Smith (“Smith”) appeals the judgment of the trial court following a jury trial in which he was convicted of first-degree endangering the welfare of his child (“Victim”). Smith’s appeal mirrors an appeal filed by his wife, Victoria Smith (“Wife”), in this Court, 1 in which she raised identical issues. In his appeal, Smith asserts three points: (1) the State presented insufficient evidence at trial to support his conviction; (2) the trial court abused its discretion when it allowed first responders to provide victim impact testimony during the penalty phase of…