Shivers v. State

KELLY, Judge.

Movant-appellant, James Robert Shivers, appeals from the denial of his Rule 27.26 motion, which sought to vacate his conviction for arson in the second degree, § 569.-050 RSMo 1978. The trial court made extensive findings of fact and conclusions of law and denied relief, ruling that movant was not deprived of any substantial rights by ineffective assistance of counsel in the original criminal proceeding. On appeal, movant contends that his trial counsel failed to render effective assistance of counsel by failing to adequately investigate appellant’s defense, thereby forcing…