State of Missouri, Respondent, v. Roy L. Franklin, 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. Roy L. Franklin, Appellant Case Number: 53361 Handdown Date: 12/16/1997 Appeal From: Jackson County Circuit Court, Hon. Wayne Strothmann Counsel for Appellant: Krene Karns Counsel for Respondent: Philip M. Koppe Opinion Summary: None Citation: Opinion Author: Per Curiam Opinion Vote: AFFIRMED. Spinden, P.J.; Stith, Smith, JJ. Opinion: ORDER Roy Franklin appeals his conviction for first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. He claims that the trial court erred in denying him a mistrial after inadmissible evidence of other crimes was admitted. We disagree and hold that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the defendant's motion for a mistrial. Finding no precedential value to our decision, we affirm by this summary order but have provided the parties with a memorandum setting out the reasons for our decision. Rule 30.25(b). Separate Opinion: None This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court.