Moore v. State

SHRUM, Judge.

The movant appeals from the denial, following an evidentiary hearing, of his Rule 24.035 motion. We affirm.

On December 19, 1991, the movant pled guilty to a charge of second degree murder, in violation of § 565.021, RSMo 1986, and was sentenced to a term of life imprisonment. The charges arose out of the August 19, 1991, beating death of Leon W. “Jack” Colten. The movant originally was charged with first degree murder, § 565.-020, RSMo 1986.

Prior to entering his plea, the movant signed a “Petition to Enter Plea of Guilty,” which included the following paragraph:

14. Neither I, nor…