WILLIAM W. WELCH, JR. Missouri Cases

William W. Welch, Jr. appealed his convictions for possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, arguing that the jury could not reasonably infer his knowledge of the items. The appellate court reviewed the sufficiency of the evidence, which included circumstantial evidence of Welch's exclusive occupation of a portable bathroom where the items were found. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment, concluding that the totality of facts and circumstances allowed the jury to reasonably infer Welch's actual possession and knowledge of the illicit materials.