State v. Wilhite

Richard Wilhite ("Wilhite") appeals his conviction of driving while intoxicated, pursuant to section 577.0101 , from the Circuit Court of Boone County, Missouri. Wilhite argues that the trial court erred in finding him guilty because there was insufficient evidence to establish a temporal connection between him operating the vehicle and his being intoxicated. We reverse.

Statement of Facts2

Wilhite was charged with three counts of Kidnapping, pursuant to section 565.110 and one count of Driving While Intoxicated as a prior and persistent offender. Following a bench trial he was found guilty of…