Rainwater v. State

Donald Wayne Rainwater appeals the denial, after a hearing of his Rule 29.15 motion, for postconviction relief. We affirmed his underlying conviction of felony stealing in State v. Rainwater, 742 S.W.2d 214 (Mo.App.1987). Appellant now argues that his claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and trial error entitled him to post-conviction relief.

We affirm.

Appellant was charged with second degree burglary and felony stealing while acting in concert with William Stone. At trial, the State called codefendant Stone who testified pursuant to a plea agreement. According to Stone, appellant…