State of Missouri, Plaintiff/Respondent v. Yolonda Washington

Introduction

Yolonda Washington (Appellant) appeals from the judgment entered by the trial court upon the jury verdicts finding her guilty of second-degree assault and armed criminal action. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

On February 26, 2011, Appellant purchased a Dodge Intrepid from Eric Roy-ston (Royston), the owner of Rebel Motors, a shop in the business of buying, repairing, and selling wrecked vehicles. Appellant made her first two payments on the car and then ceased making payments. Royston attempted to contact Appellant but was unsuccessful.

On October 28, 2011, Royston…