Erin Graves Missouri Cases

Erin Graves appealed his conviction for first-degree burglary, arguing there was insufficient evidence to prove he knowingly entered ADESA Auto Auction's detail shop unlawfully. The appellate court affirmed the conviction, finding that evidence of Graves's furtive actions, such as wearing a mask and a temporary worker vest while entering a restricted area, was sufficient for a rational jury to conclude he knowingly entered unlawfully for the purpose of stealing. The court noted that the detail shop was not open to the general public, and Graves's conduct supported the inference of an unlawful purpose.