Redus v. State

MORGAN, Presiding Judge.

On November 3, 1966, movant entered a plea of guilty to a charge of second degree murder and was sentenced to a term of twenty years. On March 17, 1970, he moved to have the judgment and sentence vacated. Supreme Court Rule 27.26, V.A. M.R. After an evidentiary hearing, relief was denied and movant has appealed.

In his motion to vacate, he alleged: (1) his confession was involuntary, (2) he was provided ineffective assistance of counsel, and (3) his guilty plea was coerced. After a full hearing, the trial court found each contention to be without merit.

Factually, the…