State v. Worsham

KELLY, Judge.

Jessie Worsham appeals from a conviction of making a false report in violation of § 575.080 RSMo 1978 in a jury waived trial. Appellant was sentenced to thirty days imprisonment, however, the execution of the sentence was suspended and appellant was placed on probation for a period of one year.

The relevant facts are as follows. On March 28, 1985, the appellant was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident. Appellant was arrested at 2513 University and conveyed to the intersection of University and Parnell. During the course of his arrest and confinement, appellant claimed to…