State v. Johnson

STOCKARD, Special Judge.

J. B. Johnson was charged with and found guilty by a jury of murder in the first degree, and was sentenced to life imprisonment. He has appealed from the ensuing judgment. For the report of a previous appeal, see State v. Johnson, 524 S.W.2d 97 (Mo. banc 1975).

Appellant did not file a timely motion for new trial. Therefore, there are no assignments of error preserved for appellate review. State v. Emory, 563 S.W.2d 120 (Mo.App.1978). However, a point not preserved may be reviewed under Rule 29.-12 (formerly Rule 27.20(c)) to determine whether there occurred plain error…