Christopher Gales, Movant/Appellant v. State of Missouri, Respondent/Respondent.

Introduction

Christopher Oales (Movant) appeals from the motion court’s judgment denying, without an evidentiary hearing, his amended Motion to Vacate, Set Aside or Correct Judgment and Sentence filed pursuant to Rule 24.035 1 (post-conviction motion). We reverse and remand.

Fachial and Procedural Background

On January 7, 2014, Movant pled guilty to one count each of first-degree assault, first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary, and three counts of armed criminal action. On January 9, 2014, the court sentenced Movant to concurrent terms of life for assault, robbery, and burglary, and…