STATE v. BELLMER (2025)

Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District.

STATE of Missouri, Respondent, v. William Alexander BELLMER, Appellant.

WD 87466

Decided: September 30, 2025

BEFORE DIVISION TWO: LISA WHITE HARDWICK, PRESIDING JUDGE, EDWARD R. ARDINI, JR., JUDGE, AND W. DOUGLAS THOMSON, JUDGE

Justine R. Finney, Jefferson City for Appellant, Riley A. O'Shaughnessy, Jefferson City, for Respondent

ORDER

William Bellmer appeals the circuit court's judgment after a jury convicted him of one count of felony stealing. He contends the circuit court plainly erred in not sua sponte instructing the jury on a claim of right defense. Upon review of the briefs and the record, we find no error and affirm the circuit court's order. We have provided the parties with a Memorandum explaining the reasons for our decision, because a published opinion would have no precedential value.

Affirmed. Rule 30.25(b).

Per Curiam

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