Rodney simmons v. State of Missorui

Rodney Simmons (“Simmons”) appeals from the denial of his Rule 24.035 motion following an evidentiary hearing. Simmons argues that his claim of ineffective assistance of counsel was not refuted by the record as found by the motion court; that he suffered prejudice contrary to the motion court’s finding; and that the trial court’s deference to trial counsel’s belief that Simmons should plead guilty deprived Simmons of his personal right to make the decision to plead guilty. Finding no error, we affirm.

Factual and Procedural History

Simmons pled guilty on May 28, 2013 pursuant to a plea…