Fitzpatrick v. State

This appeal is from the order of the trial court denying relief to appellant on his Rule 27.26 motion. Supporting his claim to post trial relief, appellant contended trial counsel was ineffective in (a) failing to supply appropriate advice and information on opportunities for change of venue; (b) adversely affecting appellant’s cause by the conduct of voir dire and in closing argument, and; (c) failing to preserve for appellate review alleged error in closing argument by counsel for the state.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of the offense of rape and was sentenced to a term of thirty years.…