Myers v. State

SHRUM, Presiding Judge.

Movant James D. Myers entered a guilty plea to a charge of first degree murder in violation of § 565.020, RSMo 1986, and was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment. Thereafter, the movant filed a pro se Rule 24.035 motion to vacate the conviction.

The motion court appointed counsel for the movant as required by Rule 24.035. Although appointed counsel moved twice for an extension of time, the attorney filed no amended motion as authorized by Rule 24.035(e). Ultimately, the court denied the movant’s request for hearing and dismissed his Rule 24.035 motion. The movant appeals.

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