State v. Cannon

JAMES H. KEET, Jr., Special Judge.

Defendant was tried as a second offender for the crime of robbery in the first degree by means of a dangerous and deadly weapon, and after jury verdict of guilty the court assessed punishment at 15 years. §§ 556.280, 560.120, 560.135, V.A.M.S. Defendant has duly appealed (before January 1, 1972).

Defendant’s first point relied on is that the verdict was contrary to the weight of the evidence. This presents nothing for review since the weight of the evidence is always for the jury. State v. Koen, Mo., 468 S.W.2d 625. Defendant’s other point relied on is that as…