State v. Love

Donald C. Love (defendant) appeals convictions for four counts 1 of sexual misconduct in the first degree, class A misdemeanors. § 566.090. 2 Defendant waived trial by jury. This court affirms the judgment of conviction for the offenses charged in Counts I, IV and V, and reverses the conviction for the offense charged in Count III.

Defendant was tried by the circuit court without a jury.

When a defendant waives trial by jury, the trial court’s findings have the force and effect of a jury verdict. State v. Marshell, 825 S.W.2d 341, 342 (Mo.App.1992); Rule 27.01(b). “[A]ppellate review is as…