Coleman v. State

Introduction

John Coleman (Movant) appeals from the motion court’s judgment denying his amended Motion to Vacate, Set Aside or Correct Judgment and Sentence filed pursuant to Rule 29.151 (post-conviction motion) after an evidentiary hearing. We reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural Background

On June 27, 2013, a jury found Movant guilty of first-degree robbery. The trial court sentenced Movant to thirty years’ imprisonment, as a prior and persistent offender, and Movant appealed his conviction. This Court affirmed Movant’s conviction and sentence. State v. Coleman, 458 S.W.3d 452 (Mo. App.…