Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / Jul 16, 2020
STATE OF MISSOURI, Respondent v. TYLER JORDAN HALL, Appellant
Tyler Jordan Hall appealed his convictions for tampering with a motor vehicle and resisting arrest, arguing the trial court abused its discretion during voir dire. Hall contended that the prosecutor's question about witness availability improperly suggested he had a burden to present witnesses, thereby tainting the jury. The appellate court affirmed the judgment, finding no abuse of discretion because the jury was properly instructed on the State's burden of proof and is presumed to follow those instructions.