Keller v. State

STEWART, Judge.

William Bernard Keller, movant pleaded guilty to the crimes of burglary first degree, sodomy, and forcible rape. He was sentenced to a term of twenty years on each count, with the sentences to run concurrently. He subsequently filed a motion under Rule 27.26, V.A.M.R. seeking to have the court vacate the guilty pleas. The trial Court, after making extensive findings and conclusions denied the motion without an evidentiary hearing.

Movant appeals contending that the trial court erred in failing to hold an evidentia-ry hearing and in failing to appoint counsel to represent him on…