State v. McCarty

MONTGOMERY, Judge.

In this nonjury case, Vincent McCarty (Defendant) appeals from his conviction of the class B misdemeanor of driving while intoxicated. § 577.010, RSMo 1986. In Defendant’s single point relied on, he alleges that the evidence was insufficient to support the judgment. We affirm.

In a jury-waived case, the trial court’s findings have the force and effect of a jury verdict. Rule 27.01(b). Therefore, we review this case as though a jury had returned a verdict of guilty. State v. Giffin, 640 S.W.2d 128, 130 (Mo.1982). Review of a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence is done…