State v. Barton

GREENE, Chief Judge.

Defendants, Lonnie Lee Barton and Kelly Duane Copeland, were separately charged with the class B misdemeanor of pursuing game with the aid of artificial light, while they were in a motor vehicle, and in possession of loaded firearms, in violation of § 252.040, RSMo 1978; Missouri Wildlife Code 3 C.S.R. 10-7.410(1)(B). The two men waived separate trials, and requested trial by jury, which was granted.

After hearing the evidence, the jury found the two men guilty and recommended a sentence of 10 days in the county jail plus a fine. The trial court sentenced Copeland and…