Blackmon v. State

CROW, Presiding Judge.

Jerry Dean Blackmon (“appellant”) appeals from a judgment denying, without an evidentiary hearing, his amended motion under Rule 24.0351 to vacate his conviction of burglary in the first degree, § 569.160, RSMo 1986, and stealing, § 570.030, RSMo 1986, for which he was sentenced to consecutive prison terms of five years each. The conviction resulted from a plea of guilty entered January 22, 1987, pursuant to a plea agreement.

In denying relief the circuit court, henceforth referred to as “the motion court,” made extensive findings of fact and conclusions of law. Rule…