State v. Jackson

DIXON, Judge.

Defendant appeals her jury conviction for class C felony of stealing. Section 570.030 RSMo 1978. Sentence of eight years was imposed by the trial court upon a finding that defendant was a persistent offender. § 558.016 RSMo 1978.

The defendant claims error in the admission into evidence of the articles stolen contending the search and seizure of the articles was improper. Defendant also asserts the court erred in permitting the state to amend the information before trial to allege she was a persistent offender. Finally, defendant urges the evidence was insufficient to show she was…