Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Mar 2, 2021
State of Missouri, Respondent, v. Joshua Watkins, Appellant.
Joshua Watkins appealed his conviction for assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon, arguing the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress incriminating statements. Watkins contended his Miranda rights waiver was not knowing and intelligent due to intoxication. The appellate court affirmed the judgment, finding no clear error in the trial court's determination that Watkins knowingly and intelligently waived his rights under the totality of the circumstances. The court also noted that even if there was error, the overwhelming evidence of guilt would have rendered it harmless.