State v. Zuidema

Ms. Ashley Zuidema appeals from her judgment of conviction, following a trial by jury, by the Circuit Court of Nodaway County, Missouri ("trial court"), for one count of second-degree burglary. In her sole point on appeal, Zuidema argues the trial court erred in refusing to instruct the jury on the defense of justification by necessity. We affirm.

Factual Background1

On or about January 12, 2016, though not possessing a valid driver's license, Ms. Ashley Zuidema ("Zuidema") gave her friend a ride home to Stanberry, Missouri. She was going to spend the night at the friend's home, but the friend…