Brock v. State

LISA WHITE HARDWICK, Judge.

Richard Brock (“Brock”) appeals from the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion, following an evidentiary hearing. Brock contends the motion court erred: (1) in ruling on the post-conviction motion without first determining whether he was competent to proceed; and (2) in determining that defense counsel was not ineffective in failing to request a jury instruction on the lesser included offense of second-degree murder. For reasons explained herein, we affirm.

Factual and PROCEDURAL History

Brock was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of armed…