Michael Ford v. State of Missouri

Michael Ford (“Movant”) appeals from the motion court’s judgment denying his post-conviction relief motion pursuant to Rule 29.15 without an evidentiary hearing. Following a jury trial, Movant was convicted of murder in the first degree, in violation of Section 565.020 (RSMo. 2000), and armed criminal action, in violation of Section 571.015 (RSMo. 2000). Movant was sentenced to life without the possibility of probation or parole and a second concurrent term of life. We reverse and remand.

I. Background

Following his conviction of first-degree murder and armed criminal action, Movant filed a pro…