State v. Williams

GEORGE W. DRAPER III, Presiding Judge.

Following a jury trial, Garland Williams (hereinafter, “Appellant”) Was convicted for failure to appear, Section 544.665 RSMo (2000). Appellant was sentenced to three years imprisonment. He appeals claiming there was insufficient evidence to prove he had the specific intent not to appear in court. We reverse.

Appellant was charged with felony forgery in St. Louis County. On December 13, 1999, he was released on a recognizance bond and informed the next day he needed to appear in court was January 3, 2000. On January 3, 2000, Appellant appeared, and his…