Kyles v. State

Introduction

PATRICIA L. COHEN, Judge.

Charles Kyles (Movant) appeals the judgment of the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis denying his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief. Movant claims that the motion court erred in denying, without an evidentiary hearing, his claim that his defense counsel was ineffective in failing to move to strike for cause or peremptorily a venireperson who ultimately served on the jury. We reverse and remand for an evidentiary hearing.

Factual and Procedural Background

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the evidence at trial revealed the…