Pogue v. State

James D. Pogue filed a Rule 27.26 motion following his conviction of burglary in the first degree and his sentencing of 30 years’ imprisonment as a persistent offender. Pogue’s conviction and sentence were affirmed on direct appeal by a per curiam order and an unpublished memorandum opinion. State v. Pogue, 690 S.W.2d 819 (Mo.App.1985). Pogue now appeals the denial, after an evidentiary hearing, of his Rule 27.26 motion, claiming ineffective assistance of counsel.

The order of the circuit court denying appellant’s Rule 27.26 motion is affirmed.

Appellant was tried and convicted of burglary in…