State v. Quinn

DONNELLY, Judge.

Appellant, Herbert Quinn, was convicted of forcible rape under § 559.260 RSMo 1959, V.A.M.S., by a jury in the Circuit Court of Pemiscot County, Missouri, and his punishment was assessed at imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a term of ten years. Following rendition of judgment and imposition of sentence, an appeal was perfected to this Court.

Appellant contends the trial court erred in not granting his motion for new trial because there was prejudicial and improper contact with the jury by the sheriff after the jury had retired for deliberation.

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