Ladd v. State

CLARK, Judge.

Michael Ladd moved under Rule 27.26 to set aside his convictions for armed robbery and assault and the resultant sentences aggregating 45 years. After an evidentiary hearing, the trial court denied relief and Ladd appeals.

The point raised on this appeal is that the trial court erred in denying the post-conviction motion because Ladd’s trial attorney was ineffective in failing to call a defense witness to support Ladd’s alibi and in failing to seek a change of venue. The point has no merit and the judgment is affirmed.

The standard for appellate review in cases of post-conviction…