Bolden v. State

REINHARD, Judge.

Movant appeals from the denial of his Rule 27.26 motion after an evidentiary hearing. We affirm.

After a trial before a judge, movant was convicted of first degree robbery and was sentenced to a term of 20 years in prison. We affirmed the conviction on direct appeal. State v. Bolden, 671 S.W.2d 418 (Mo.App.1984). Movant filed a pro se Rule 27.26 motion. Counsel was appointed, and an amended motion was filed. Movant and his trial counsel testified at the evidentiary hearing.

Movant testified he gave the names of two alibi witnesses, Alvin Martindale and Laretta Jones, to his…