Johnson v. State

MARY K. HOFF, Judge.

Introduction

Hairl Johnson (Movant) appeals from the motion court’s judgment denying his amended Rule 24.035 1 motion for post-conviction relief. On appeal, Movant argues that the motion court clearly erred because his plea counsel provided him ineffective assistance that impinged on the voluntariness and understanding of his guilty pleas. We reverse.

Factual and Procedural Background

The State of Missouri (the State) charged Movant with four underlying drug-related counts. These counts stemmed from two separate incidents. First, regarding an incident occurring on February…