Reeves v. State

LOWENSTEIN, Judge.

The movant-appellant William Junior Reeves pled guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to ten years imprisonment. Reeves filed a postconviction motion under Rule 27.26, claiming (1) the manslaughter charge was barred by the statute of limitations, (2) his guilty plea was involuntary, and (3) he was denied his right to a speedy trial. After a hearing, the trial court denied the 27.26 motion and Reeves appeals. This court affirms.

The facts in this case are somewhat unusual because of lengthy prosecution delay and the involvement of a second homicide charge against Reeves.…