City of Kansas City v. Reeves

SOMERVILLE, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was charged with intentionally stealing property belonging to Skaggs Drug Company (two filled prescriptions having a combined value of $5.13) in violation of Section 26.50(b), Revised Ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri, 1966, as amended. She was found guilty as charged in the municipal court and a fine of $25.00 was imposed as punishment. Defendant appealed to the Circuit Court of Jackson County (Rule 37.78) where the charge was tried de novo (Rule 37.84). Following a bench trial, defendant was again found guilty and sentenced to thirty days imprisonment…