Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / Sep 5, 2024
STATE OF MISSOURI, Plaintiff-Respondent v. TRAVIS STERLING, Defendant-Appellant
Travis Sterling appealed his conviction for second-degree trafficking of methamphetamine, arguing the trial court abused its discretion by allowing expert testimony about a field test without demonstrating its reliability. The appellate court affirmed the conviction, declining to consider the argument because Sterling failed to make a foundational objection at trial, thus not preserving the issue for appeal. The court also declined plain error review, finding no facial showing of manifest injustice.