Valley v. State

James A. Valley ("Movant") appeals from a judgment denying his amended motion for post-conviction relief pursuant to Rule 24.035.1 Movant waived an evidentiary hearing, and requested judgment on the pleadings. We affirm the motion court's judgment.

The facts are not contested. On August 18, 2016, Movant, pursuant to a plea agreement, pled guilty to the class C felony of stealing "a laptop and other items of a value of at least five hundred dollars." The offense was committed on May 13, 2016. Under the plea agreement, the prosecutor agreed to recommend five years in prison. Later on August 18,…