State v. Schaefer

STEPHAN, Judge.

Ralph John Schaefer (“Schaefer”) appeals from the judgment of the trial court after a jury found him guilty of forcible rape, in violation of Section 566.030 RSMo. 1986, and felonious restraint, in violation of Section 565.120 RSMo.1986. The court sentenced Schaefer as a prior and persistent offender to life imprisonment for the rape, and a consecutive fifteen year term of imprisonment for felonious restraint. Schae-fer also appeals the judgment of the trial court denying his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief after an evidentiary hearing. The two appeals have been…