Michael L. Smith v. State of Missouri

In the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District DIVISION THREE MICHAEL L. SMITH, ) No. ED111874 ) Appellant, ) Appeal from the Circuit Court ) of the City of St. Louis v. ) Cause No. 2022-CC10264 ) STATE OF MISSOURI, ) Honorable Timothy J. Boyer ) Respondent. ) Filed: September 10, 2024 Introduction Appellant Michael Smith appeals the motion court’s judgment denying his amended Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief following an evidentiary hearing. On appeal, Appellant claims the motion court erred in denying his motion and argues two ineffective assistance of counsel claims. Because…