Vernell Whitley v. State of Missouri

Gary M. Gaertner, Jr., Judge

Introduction

Vernell Whitley (Movant) appeals from the motion court’s judgment denying his Rule 24.035 1 motion after an evidentiary hearing. Movant claims that the motion court erred in denying his request for post-conviction relief, because plea counsel was ineffective for failing to advise him that by pleading guilty .he would waive his right to appeal the trial court’s ruling on his alleged speedy-trial violation. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

The State charged Movant with two counts of first-degree robbery and two counts of armed criminal action…