Lewis v. State

I concur in the decision to reverse and remand because I find the record in this case fails to disclose that movant had a meaningful post-conviction review under Rule 27.26.

The original Rule 27.26 motion was a nullity. The first timely 27.26 motion was filed pro se and no amendment by appointed counsel was made although there is an indication in the direct appeal decision of this court that an amendment was in order. The pro se motion attempts to describe a number of defects during the trial including failure of counsel to advise and effectively represent defendant. It is rambling and…