Simpson v. State

JEFFREY W. BATES, Judge.

Paul Simpson (Simpson) appeals from an order denying his amended Rule 24.035 motion without an evidentiary hearing. 1 We affirm.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

In May 2008, Simpson was charged with two counts of statutory rape in the first degree and two counts of statutory sodomy in the first degree. See § 566.032; § 566.062. The amended information alleged that Simpson had sexual intercourse and deviate sexual intercourse with M.H., a child less than 12 years of age.

In July 2010, Simpson reached an agreement with the prosecutor to plead guilty to one count of…