State of Missouri, Respondent, v. Terry Denson, 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. Terry Denson, Appellant. Case Number: 53964 Handdown Date: 04/28/1998 Appeal From: Circuit Court of Jackson County, Hon. David W. Shinn Counsel for Appellant: Ellen Flottman Counsel for Respondent: Jill C. LaHue Opinion Summary: None Citation: Opinion Author: PER CURIAM Opinion Vote: AFFIRMED. Ulrich, C.J., Smart and Stith, J.J., concur. Opinion: ORDER Terry Denson appeals his convictions following jury trial for murder in the second degree, section 565.021.1, RSMo 1994, armed criminal action, section 571.015, RSMo 1994, and arson in the second degree, section 569.040, RSMo 1994 and two life terms of imprisonment, consecutive to a seven year term. Mr. Denson contends on appeal that the trial court erred by (1) admitting into evidence his prior acts of violence toward the victim; and (2) failing to sua sponte declare a mistrial when the prosecution commented on the strength of the case during closing argument on rebuttal. The judgment of convictions is affirmed. 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.