State of Missouri v. Deric A. Rugen

In the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District DIVISION ONE STATE OF MISSOURI, ) No. ED112437 ) Respondent, ) Appeal from the Circuit Court ) of Franklin County v. ) Cause No. 20AB-CR00663-01 ) DERIC A. RUGEN, ) Honorable Craig E. Hellman ) Appellant. ) Filed: March 11, 2025 Introduction Deric Rugen (“Appellant”) appeals from the judgment upon his conviction following a bench trial for felony abuse or neglect of a child and domestic assault in the second degree. Appellant argues the trial court erred in overruling his motions for judgment of acquittal on both charges. Appellant further…