State v. Hatfield

ALOK AHUJA, Judge.

Billy Jack Hatfield was convicted in the Cass County Circuit Court of driving while intoxicated (“DWI”), § 577.010, RSMo, and of driving while his driving privilege was revoked, § 302.321, RSMo. He appeals. Although Hatfield does not challenge his conviction for driving while revoked, he argues that the evidence was insufficient to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that he drove his vehicle while intoxicated. We agree, and reverse his DWI conviction.

Factual Background

Deputy Jacob Shanks of the Cass County Sheriffs Department was dispatched to an accident at 814 Ward Road…