State v. Carpenter

GARY M. GAERTNER, Judge.

Defendant Robert Carpenter was convicted by a jury in the St. Louis City Circuit Court of stealing over $150.00 by deceit, RSMo § 570.030 (1986). The trial court found defendant to be a prior and persistent offender and sentenced him to eight years imprisonment. On appeal, defendant argues that the trial court erred in denying defendant’s motion to strike a juror for cause. We affirm.

On March 17, 1986, Albert White, the victim, was shopping at a supermarket in the City of St. Louis. As White was shopping, defendant approached White and a conversation ensued. Defendant…