State v. Varnell

MARK D. PFEIFFER, Presiding Judge.

Kenneth P. Varnell (“Varnell”) appeals the ruling of the Circuit Court of Cole County (“trial court”) denying Varnell’s Motion for Judgment of Acquittal. On appeal, Varnell argues that there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background 1

On August 19, 2008, an overcast but dry day, Varnell was involved in a single-vehicle accident on Route D, in Cole County, Missouri. At 7:40 p.m., Deputy James Flessa (“Deputy Flessa”) of the Cole County Sheriffs Department was dispatched to the scene of the accident. Deputy…