Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Oct 28, 2025
State of Missouri, Respondent, vs. Mary J. Barton, Appellant.
Mary Barton appealed her conviction for false impersonation, arguing there was insufficient evidence that the victim relied on her pretended official authority. The trial court had found Barton guilty after a bench trial, sentencing her to 180 days in jail. The appellate court affirmed the conviction, concluding that the victim's actions, both during and after the phone call, demonstrated reliance on Barton's representation as a law enforcement investigator.