State v. Skaggs

STEWART, Judge.

Defendant appeals from a conviction of robbery in the first degree by means of a dangerous and deadly weapon and a sentence of 12 years imprisonment.

It is conceded by the parties that the motion for new trial was not timely filed. Rule 27.20(a). The motion is therefore a nullity and preserves nothing for appellate review. State v. Tucker, 451 S.W.2d 91, 92[1-3] (Mo.1970); State v. Laden, 536 S.W.2d 880 (Mo.App.1976).

Defendant, in recognition of the above principle urges us to review his contentions as plain error under Rule 27.20(c).

Defendant’s points relied on urge reversal…