Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Feb 18, 2020
State of Missouri vs. Leslie Christy
The State of Missouri appealed the Platte County Circuit Court's dismissal of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge against Leslie Christy, whose blood-alcohol content was below the legal limit. The State argued the trial court erred by finding no substantial evidence of intoxication from physical observations, despite Deputy Beeler's testimony and dash-cam video. The appellate court affirmed the dismissal, holding that the trial court properly weighed the evidence and witness credibility, and its finding of no substantial evidence was not clearly erroneous.