State of Missouri v. Chauncey Lee Elliott

Mr. Chauncey Lee Elliott appeals the denial of a post-conviction relief motion. Mr. Elliott pled guilty to first-degree child molestation. We reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural Background

On February 26, 2007, Mr. Elliott pled guilty to first-degree child molestation, a class B felony, as defined by 566.067, 1 in the circuit court. At the plea hearing, Mr. Elliott indicated that he had plenty of time to discuss his case with plea counsel, that she had told him all “the facts and circumstances surrounding [his] case,” and that plea counsel had explained the charges and reviewed the…