State of Missouri, Respondent, v. George Barton, Appellant.

This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court. Opinion Missouri Court of Appeals Western District Case Style: State of Missouri, Respondent, v. George Barton, Appellant. Case Number: 51642 and 53673 Handdown Date: 01/06/1998 Appeal From: Circuit Court of Johnson County, Hon. Joseph P. Dandurand Counsel for Appellant: Ellen H. Flottman Counsel for Respondent: John M. Morris Opinion Summary: None Citation: Opinion Author: PER CURIAM Opinion Vote: AFFIRMED. Lowenstein, P.J., Breckenridge and Hanna, J.J., concur. Opinion: Barton was convicted by a jury of first degree burglary and attempted forcible sodomy, and sentenced as a prior offender. On direct appeal he asks for plain error review on instructions, and gender based errors in ruling of Batson challenges. His Rule 29.15 appeal was denied, including a claim trial counsel was deficient in not filing for dismissal based on a speedy trial violation. Judgments affirmed. Rule 30.25(b) and Rule 84.16 (b). Separate Opinion: None This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court.