Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / Dec 10, 2024
STATE OF MISSOURI, Plaintiff-Respondent v. DAVID MARTIN EUGENE HOOD, Defendant-Appellant
David Martin Eugene Hood was convicted of statutory rape, sodomy, and incest. On appeal, he argued the circuit court erred by denying his motion to dismiss, which was made after the prosecutor's opening statement failed to mention the offenses occurred in McDonald County or Missouri. The appellate court affirmed the convictions, finding that Hood broadened his objection on appeal, the trial court properly allowed the State to supplement its opening statement, and Hood failed to show prejudice.