McGaughy v. State

THOMAS H. NEWTON, Judge.

Mr. Michael McGaughy appeals from the judgment of the motion court, which denied his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief. We affirm the judgment of the motion court.

I. Factual and Peocedural Background

On December 23, 1998, the State charged Mr. McGaughy by information with one count of second-degree assault,1 one count of armed criminal action,2 and one count of unlawful use of a weapon.3 On February 16, 1999, the State amended each count of the information to allege that Mr. McGaughy was a prior and persistent offender.

On April 13, 1999, Mr. McGaughy filed a…