State v. Herndon

MANFORD, Judge.

This is a direct appeal from a jury conviction for murder, first degree, in violation of § 565.030, RSMo 1978, forcible rape, § 566.030, RSMo 1978, robbery first degree, § 569.020, RSMo 1978, assault, first degree, § 565.050, RSMo 1978, and armed criminal action, § 571.015, RSMo 1978.

Appellant presents five points which in summary charge the trial court erred in (1) overruling his objections to questions by the prosecution during voir dire, because said questions were impermissible comments and definitions of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, (2) abusing its discretion in…