State v. Wishom

FINCH, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was charged with stealing a motor vehicle by deceit in violation of §§ 560.156 and 560.161 (all statutory references are to RSMo 1959, V.A.M.S.) and with three prior felony convictions. Following a jury verdict of guilty and the necessary findings of prior convictions by the trial judge, defendant was sentenced to imprisonment for eight years, and he appeals.

Defendant was represented in the trial court and on appeal by appointed counsel, who handled the case ably and diligently.

The State’s evidence would support the following statement of facts: On or about…