State v. Christian

WILLIAM W. FRANCIS, JR., Presiding Judge.

Vernon G. Christian (“Christian”) appeals his conviction for forgery in violation of section 570.090. 1 Christian claims the trial court erred in allowing the State to read deposition testimony to the jury. Finding no merit to Christian’s claim, we affirm the trial court’s judgment.

Factual and Procedural History

On November 22 and 23, 2010, Christian was tried by a jury. The following evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, was adduced at trial.

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