State of Missouri v. Arthur B. Robinson

OPINION

Mary K. Hoff, Judge

Arthur B; Robinson (Defendant) appeals the judgment of his conviction after a jury trial on one count of burglary in the first degree, in violation of Section 569.160, RSMo 2000. 1 The trial court sentenced Defendant, as a prior and persistent offender, to twenty years’ imprisonment. We reverse, and remand for new trial.

Factual and Procedural Background

In January 2014, the State charged Defendant with first-degree burglary in violation of Section 569.160, and with resisting or interfering with arrest in violation of Section 575.150. The resisting arrest charge was…