State v. Steele

GARY D. WITT, Judge.

James Steele (“Steele”) appeals his conviction following a jury trial for first-degree domestic assault, pursuant to Section 565.072 RSMo. 1 We affirm.

Statement of the Facts

Steele and Victim were in a romantic relationship when an altercation occurred on July 3, 2007, which resulted in Steele’s conviction for first-degree domestic assault, a class A felony. Victim testified at trial that during an argument at Steele’s home, Steele knocked her down, kicked, hit, punched, and stomped on her while she was on the floor. Victim was able to escape Steele’s home and ran to a…