State v. Barkwell

WASSERSTROM, Judge.

The information here charged Barkwell with having committed perjury in a prior proceeding instituted by him for a change of name under Section 527.270, RSMo 1969 and Rule 95.01. Barkwell waived a jury and upon a bench trial the court found Barkwell guilty of perjury as charged. Barkwell now appeals to this court.

In the change of name proceeding, Bark-well’s verified petition gave the following as his reason for desiring a change of name:

“4. The reason that Petitioner desires such change of name is that his present name has subjected him to ridicule and embarassment [sic],…