Johnson v. State

ROY L. RICHTER, Presiding Judge.

Aaron Johnson (“Johnson”) appeals from the motion court’s order denying his Rule 24.035 motion for post-conviction relief without an evidentiary hearing. Johnson absconded after he claims the motion court erred and, therefore, we apply the escape rule and dismiss his appeal on Point I. Because Johnson has failed to show that an actual conflict of interest exists, Point II is denied and we affirm the motion court’s denial of post-conviction relief.

I. BACKGROUND

Johnson was charged in St. Louis County with robbery in the first degree, armed criminal action, and…