Anthony F. Johnson v. State of Missouri

Anthony F. Johnson (“Johnson”) appeals from the motion court’s order denying his motion for post-conviction relief due to abandonment. Johnson argues that the motion court failed to make findings of fact and conclusions of law in its order as required by Rule 29.15(j). Johnson asserts that the motion court’s failure to comply with the rule resulted in the denial and deprivation of his rights to due process, to a fair and adequate proceeding, and to equal protection. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural History 1

In January 1990, Johnson was convicted by a jury of murder in the first degree,…