Harkins v. State

PUDLOWSKI, Presiding Judge.

The sole issue in this appeal is whether the circuit court erred in denying movant’s 27.26 motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel. We affirm.

Richard Glen Harkins, movant-appellant, was convicted of murder in the second degree and upon conviction was sentenced to life imprisonment. This conviction was directly appealed and affirmed. State v. Harkins, 535 S.W.2d 462 (Mo.App.1976). Thereafter, movant filed a 27.26 motion to vacate judgment and sentence. Counsel was appointed and the motion amended. An evidentiary hearing on the motion was held. Subsequent…