State of Missouri v. Branden L. Johnson

In the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District DIVISION TWO STATE OF MISSOURI, ) No. ED111593 ) Respondent, ) Appeal from the Circuit Court ) of Lincoln County vs. ) ) Honorable Milan C. Berry BRANDEN L. JOHNSON, ) ) Appellant. ) FILED: June 18, 2024 Introduction Branden L. Johnson (“Johnson”) appeals from the trial court’s judgment following jury convictions for first-degree burglary and fourth-degree assault. In his sole point on appeal, Johnson argues the trial court abused its discretion in denying his motion to endorse an attorney for the State (“Prosecuting Attorney”) as a witness.…