Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Mar 26, 2019
State of Missouri, Respondent, vs. William Ramsdell, Jr., Appellant.
William Ramsdell, Jr. appealed his convictions for domestic assault and armed criminal action, arguing the trial court erred by excluding evidence of the victim's employment as a prostitute. He contended this evidence was relevant to show an alternative source of her injuries and to question her credibility. The appellate court affirmed the judgment, concluding the trial court did not abuse its discretion because the evidence was not logically or legally relevant to the charges or to the victim's reputation for truthfulness and veracity.