Opinion ID: 2276759
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Admission of Opinion Testimony (Strong's point 8)

Text: Strong contends the trial court abused its discretion in overruling his objection to police testimony that Strong was nonchalant after running from officers outside Eva's apartment following her murder. Generally speaking, a nonexpert witness is not permitted to give his opinion or conclusion from facts observed, but there are exceptions to this rule. State v. Wilkins, 100 S.W.2d 889, 893-94 (Mo. 1936). Where the witness personally observed the events, he is permitted to testify as to his comprehension of what he has seen in a descriptive manner even if that testimony contains a conclusion, opinion or inference, if the inference is common and accords with the ordinary experiences of everyday life. State v. Hill, 812 S.W.2d 204, 208 (Mo.App.1991). The trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting this testimony. This point is denied.