Hancock v. State

Miller, Judge.

Kenneth Hancock was tried by a jury for the offenses of criminal trespass (two counts) and battery. He was acquitted of criminal trespass (unauthorized remaining upon land) and battery but was convicted of criminal trespass (unauthorized entry upon land). For this misdemeanor offense, Hancock was sentenced to 12 months probation. He appeals on the ground that the court failed to consider certain conflicting evidence at trial.

Hancock failed to have the misdemeanor trial transcribed and failed to construct a record of the trial, which was his obligation if he desired to show he…