Lyle v. State

TURNAGE, Judge.

Robert Lyle was convicted of murder in the first degree by the court sitting without a jury. On appeal the conviction was affirmed. State v. Lyle, 511 S.W.2d 817 (Mo.1974). Lyle filed a motion under Rule 27.26 seeking to vacate that conviction. The court overruled the motion and Lyle appeals.

Lyle contends the court erred in finding his confession was voluntary, that he knowingly waived a jury trial and that his attorney was not ineffective. Affirmed.

Lyle was arrested in Kansas City, Kansas, waived extradition and was brought to Kansas City, Missouri. While in custody, and after…