Striplin v. State

RIEDERER, Judge.

Chistopher Striplin appeals the motion court’s dismissal without a hearing of his pro se motion under Rule 24.035 V.A.M.R. Appellant bases his claim on the failure of the motion court to ensure that appointed counsel had complied with Rule 24.035(e). Respondent agrees. We reverse.

Striplin was charged with four counts of stealing in violation of § 570.030 RSMo (1994). He pleaded guilty on September 25, 1995, to all four counts and was sentenced to seven years on each count, with one count running consecutively, for a total of fourteen years. On December 20,1995, Striplin timely…