Alexander v. State

This is an appeal from the denial, following an evidentiary hearing, of appellant’s Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief. Appellant claims that his trial attorney conceded his guilt during closing argument, and that he was therefore denied the effective assistance of counsel. The judgment is affirmed.

Appellant was convicted of first-degree murder, § 565.020, RSMo 1984 Supp., and he was sentenced to life imprisonment without eligibility for probation or parole. His conviction and sentence were affirmed on direct appeal in State v. Alexander, 729 S.W.2d 486 (Mo.App.1987).

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