State v. Bristol

LISA WHITE HARDWICK, Judge.

Kirbun Bristol was convicted of possession of a controlled substance, § 195.202 RSMo 2000, and driving while his license was suspended, revoked or canceled, § 302.321. On appeal, he challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support his convictions and claims the trial court erred in admitting evidence of his driving record and failing to grant a mistrial when the State improperly personalized its closing argument. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

Factual and Procedural History

On March 8, 2000, State Troopers Brian Hagerty and Trayton Pitts pulled over a…