State v. Turnbough

STEPHAN, Judge.

Defendant Joseph Richard Turnbough appeals his conviction of the offense of carrying a concealed weapon, § 564.610, RSMo 1969. Trial was had on May 23, 1978, before the court, sitting without a jury. When the court announced the verdict, punishment was assessed at four years imprisonment. However, at the formal sentencing and after hearing evidence favorable to defendant’s reputation, the court imposed a three year sentence. We affirm.

Defendant’s arrest resulted from an altercation between defendant and Steven Sittingdown and Davey Crawford on September 10, 1977. The automobile…