State v. Richardson

PAUL J. SIMON, Judge.

State of Missouri appeals the grant of judgment of acquittal notwithstanding the verdict in favor of defendant, Tammy Richardson. The jury found defendant guilty of the class D felony of interference with custody, § 565.150, RSMo 1994. (All further reference shall be to RSMo 1994 unless noted).

On appeal, State contends that the trial court erred in granting the judgment of acquittal notwithstanding the verdict and asserts that the evidence presented at trial was sufficient to support the jury’s verdict. In addition, State argues that the trial judge improperly considered…