Ruff v. State

CRIST, Judge.

Movant appeals the denial of his motion to vacate his conviction and sentence under Rule 29.15. We affirm.

Movant was convicted by a jury in September 1985 of one count of sale of a controlled substance in violation of § 195.-200.1(4), RSMo Cum.Supp.1984. He was sentenced as a persistent offender to fifteen years’ imprisonment. This court affirmed Movant’s conviction on direct appeal in State v. Ruff, 729 S.W.2d 556 (Mo.App.1987).

On March 7, 1988, Movant filed a 'pro se motion pursuant to Rule 29.15. The motion asserted fifty-two grounds for relief. On April 20, 1988, Movant filed…