State v. Weathersby

Larry Weathersby appeals from his conviction on three counts of rape, § 566.030, RSMo Supp.1990, and one count of sexual assault in the first degree, § 566.040, RSMo 1986. He was sentenced to consecutive terms of five years imprisonment on each of the rape counts and a consecutive term of seven years imprisonment for sexual assault in the first degree. Weathersby also appeals from the motion court’s denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief. Weathersby contends that the trial court erred in overruling his objections and motion for mistrial based upon improper closing argument…