City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri v. Richard Kuntze

Gary M. Gaertner, Jr., Judge

Introduction

Richard Kuntze (Appellant) appeals the judgment of the trial court finding him guilty of the offense of creating a public nuisance, in violation of an ordinance of the City of Cape Girardeau (City). Appellant argues that the ordinance is vague and therefore the City failed to meet its burden of proof. Appellant also argues the ordinance is unconstitutional. We affirm.

Background

On January 14, 2014, an officer with the Cape Girardeau Police Department observed a green Jeep with two flat tires parked in the driveway of Appellant’s property. The tags on the…