Watley v. State

KAROHL, Judge.

On a single claim of error movant appeals denial of Rule 27.26 post-conviction relief from sentences on charges of kidnapping and rape. The motion was denied without an evidentiary hearing. We affirm.

Movant’s direct appeal was affirmed by this court. State v. Watley, 624 S.W.2d 104 (Mo.App.1981). We there found no reversible error on two points: admission of testimony by the prosecuting witness of a prior rape; and, refusal of a cautionary instruction. Movant’s first pro se motion was not amended by appointed counsel. Relief was denied. That decision was not appealed. See,…