State v. Martin

McMillian, Judge.

Appellant Tyrone Martin appeals from a final order entered by the circuit court of the City of St. Louis denying appellant’s pro se motion to vacate and set aside judgment and sentence pursuant to Rule 27.26, V.A.M.R. For reversal appellant argues that the trial court erred in failing to immediately appoint counsel to assist appellant in amending the motion. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the judgment of the trial court but urge the Supreme Court, to reconsider the present construction of Rule 27.26(h), V.A.M.R.

On June 6, 1973, appellant entered a guilty plea to…