State v. Rose

WILLIAM W. FRANCIS, JR., J.

Calvin M. Rose ("Rose")1 appeals his conviction for receiving stolen property, pursuant to section 570.080. On appeal, Rose contends the trial court abused its discretion in overruling defense counsel's objection to the owner's testimony regarding the value of the cattle taken, in that the testimony was hearsay offered for the truth of the matter asserted and did not fit any of the exceptions to the general rule against hearsay. Finding no merit to this contention, we affirm.

Factual and Procedural History

Rose does not challenge the sufficiency of the evidence to…