State v. Patrick

WEIER, Presiding Judge.

Defendant Clyde T. Patrick, Jr. appeals from a conviction of the offense of attempt to obtain money by trick and false representation, § 561.450, RSMo. 1969. The jury fixed punishment at confinement in the County Jail for one year and a fine of $1,000.00, and judgment was entered. We affirm.

Defendant does not challenge the sufficiency of the evidence, so a brief statement of facts will suffice. An automobile was driven to the service station where defendant was employed. The shock absorbers and tires on this vehicle had been inspected immediately prior to the seven-mile…