Lonnie Briley v. State of Missouri

Introduction

Lonnie Briley (Movant) appeals the judgment of the Circuit Court of St. Francois County denying without an evidentia-ry hearing his Rule 24.035 motion for post-conviction relief. Movant claims the motion court clearly erred in denying his claim that plea counsel provided ineffective assistance by misinforming and failing to explain to him the meaning of the terms “consecutive” and “concurrent.” We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

On October 3, 2012 Movant pleaded guilty in two cases. In the first case, the State charged Movant with tampering in the first degree and…