White v. State

HOLSTEIN, Chief Justice.

Leamon White was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. This is an appeal from a judgment denying relief pursuant to a motion to vacate judgment and sentence under Rule 29.15. White’s primary contention is that his trial attorneys were ineffective in their investigation and presentation of witnesses, conduct of voir dire, sentencing phase strategy, and that they sought to undermine his chances for post-conviction relief in order to insulate themselves from criticism for their deficient performance. Without holding an evidentiary hearing, the circuit…