State v. Morris

CROW, Judge.

Charles Morris (“defendant”), tried by jury for capital murder, § 565.001, RSMo 1978, was found guilty of murder in the second degree, § 565.004, RSMo 1978. The jury assessed punishment at 50 years’ imprisonment, § 565.008.2, RSMo 1978, and the trial court imposed that sentence.

Defendant appeals, alleging juror misconduct, instructional error, improper prosecu-torial argument, and erroneous admission of evidence. Defendant also complains about denial of his request for continuance, and about the endorsement of a State’s witness on the information during trial.

The victim was Dennis…