MARION W. KASPARIE, JR., Movant-Appellant v. STATE OF MISSOURI, Respondent-Respondent.

Marion Kasparie, Jr. (Movant) appeals from the denial of his pro se Rule 29.15 motion. 1 He contends the motion court clearly erred by denying Movant’s motion without appointing counsel to represent Movant, as required by Rule 29.15(e). Because this contention has merit, we reverse the order denying relief and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. 2

After a jury trial, Defendant was found guilty of second-degree domestic assault. The trial court imposed a seven-year sentence, suspended execution of sanie and placed Movant on probation for five years. This Court affirmed…