STATE v. McCOY

No. 22964.

69 S.W.3d 482 (2000)

STATE of Missouri, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Richard Lynn McCOY, Defendant-Appellant.

Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, Division Two.

July 24, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Craig A. Johnston, Asst. Public Defender, Columbia, for Appellant.

Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, Atty. Gen., Linda Lemke, Asst. Atty. Gen., Jefferson City, for Respondent.


JAMES K. PREWITT, Judge.

Following jury trial, Appellant was convicted of receiving stolen property, and sentenced to ten years' imprisonment. On appeal, he presents one point, alleging error in prohibiting testimony that would have negated the mens rea to commit the crime. We find his point has merit, and reverse his conviction and sentence and remand to the trial court for a new trial.

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