State v. Powers

FENNER, Chief Judge.

Steven Mack Powers appeals his conviction on two counts of unlawful use of a weapon pursuant to section 571.030.1(4), in the Circuit Court of Chariton County, and also appeals the dismissal of his Rule 29.15 proceeding by the same court.

The record viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict reveals that on November 20, 1993, the family of Frank and Mary McElwee gathered at their home to celebrate Thanksgiving. Appellant’s wife, Mary Powers, is the MeElwee’s daughter. Appellant was not invited to the family gathering because of the poor relationship between him and…