State v. Stevens

WILLIAM W. FRANCIS, JR., Presiding Judge.

Craig C. Stevens (“Stevens”) appeals his conviction of the class C felony of abuse of a child in violation of section 568.060. 1 Stevens contends insufficient evidence supported his conviction because the evidence failed to establish he placed a sock in the child’s (“C.W.”) mouth and covered it with tape. Finding no merit to Stevens’ claim, we affirm.

Factual and Procedural History

On February 9, 2011, Stevens was tried by a jury. Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the following evidence was adduced at trial.

C.W. was born on June 29,…