State v. Merritt

DOWD, Judge.

Defendant appeals his conviction of tampering with a motor vehicle without permission of the owner. § 560.175 RSMo 1969. The jury assessed his punishment at 1 year imprisonment in addition to a fine of $100. The defendant was sentenced in accordance with the jury’s assessment of punishment. We affirm.

Defendant’s first contention on appeal is that the trial court erred in admitting as evidence the owner’s testimony concerning the vehicle identification number of the automobile. It is defendant’s position that the certificate of title was the best evidence to prove ownership of the…