Bethard v. State

STEELE, Chief Justice:

David Bethard appeals from a Superior Court judge’s denial of his Motion for a Judgment of Acquittal on the charge of aggravated menacing. Bethard asserts that insufficient evidence supports the charge. Bethard contends that although Captain Simpson of the Delaware State Police may have had a subjective belief that Bethard had a weapon, Bethard never objectively manifested a weapon during their altercation. Because Simpson’s testimony established: (1) his subjective belief that Bethard was armed and (2) an objective manifestation of a weapon, we affirm.

I. FACTS AND…