STATE OF MISSOURI, Plaintiff-Respondent v. WILLIAM ALBERT RATTLES

William Albert Rattles (“Defendant”) appeals from his convictions for driving while intoxicated and driving while revoked. See §§ 302.821, 577.010. 1 He argues the trial court erred in finding he was an aggravated offender under Section 577.023. This argument is without merit, and Defendant’s convictions are affirmed.

Factual and Procedural Background

Between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. on September 28, 2011, Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Robert Creasey (“Trooper Creasey”) responded to a oñe-vehicle accident on Farm Road 2110 in Lawrence County. While Trooper Creasey and the driver of the car…