Missouri Court of Appeals, 2008

State v. Newell

State v. Newell
Missouri Court of Appeals · Decided May 6, 2008 · Lowenstein, Ellis, Newton
258 S.W.3d 825; 2008 Mo. App. LEXIS 610; 2008 WL 1944561 (South Western Reporter, Third Series)

State v. Newell

Opinion

ORDER

PER CURIAM.

Defendant Larry Newell stood trial for three counts of second-degree domestic assault, one count of forcible rape, and one count of attempted forcible sodomy. The jury convicted Newell on two of the assault counts but could not reach a decision on the remaining charges. Newell received a sentence of two twelve-year terms in prison, which are to run concurrently. He appeals, asserting error in the admission of expert testimony regarding the behavior of women in abusive relationships. New-ell’s three points on appeal contest admissibility on the grounds that the testimony (1) was irrelevant to trial issues, (2) contained subjects improper for expert testimony, and (3) constituted an improper admission of evidence relating to prior bad acts. As Newell’s first point was the only one properly preserved for appeal, this court reviews that point for prejudicial error and the second and third points for plain error. After a review of the record and the arguments in this case, this court is convinced that no reversible error occurred. An extended opinion would have no precedential value. A memorandum explaining the court’s reasoning has been provided to the parties.

Judgment affirmed. Rule 30.25(b).

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