State v. Friend

SHRUM, Presiding Judge.

The defendant Clarence Friend was convicted by a jury of first degree assault, § 565.0501, a class B felony, and sentenced by the court to 25 years imprisonment2. In case No. 16258, the defendant appeals his conviction. In case No. 17529, the defendant appeals the denial of his pro se Rule 29.15 motion. We consolidated the appeals pursuant to Rule 29.15(Z).

ISSUES ON APPEAL; NO. 16258

In his direct appeal, the defendant raises three issues, all related to the admissibility of certain evidence at trial. We must decide whether the trial court committed reversible error by:

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