Id. (quoting State v. Clay, 909 S.W.2d 711, 716 (Mo.App.1995)). In re S.T.W., 39 S.W.3d 517, 518 (Mo.App.2000). Failure to Argue Insufficiency of Evidence
Reversal on the basis of erroneous admission of evidence is rare in a non-jury case. In Interest of S.T.W., 39 S.W.3d 517, 518 (Mo.App. 2000). In reviewing such cases, this court defers to the trial court's ability to consider the evidence that is relevant and admissible, and we presume that the trial court was not prejudiced or influenced by inadmissible evidence.
He presented evidence on behalf of S.L. and extensively cross-examined each of petitioners' witnesses. See In re S.T.W., 39 S.W.3d 517, 520-21 (Mo.App. 2000); In Interest of F.N.M., 951 S.W.2d 702, 707-08 (Mo.App. 1997). Additionally, S.L.'s trial attorney encouraged S.L. to contribute financially to the support of P.G.M. He testified on S.L.'s behalf regarding financial support S.L. had contributed for P.G.M. He introduced certification regarding a parenting course S.L. attended while incarcerated.
He presented evidence on behalf of S.L. and extensively cross-examined each of petitioners' witnesses. SeeIn re S.T.W., 39 S.W.3d 517, 520-21 (Mo.App. 2000); In Interest of F.N.M., 951 S.W.2d 702, 707-08 (Mo.App. 1997). Additionally, S.L.'s trial attorney encouraged S.L. to contribute financially to the support of P.G.M. He testified on S.L.'s behalf regarding financial support S.L. had contributed for P.G.M. He introduced certification regarding a parenting course S.L. attended while incarcerated.