Caraker v. State

PREWITT, Chief Judge.

Movant appeals from the denial, following an evidentiary hearing, of his motion under Rule 27.26. By the motion he sought to vacate convictions of escape from confinement and second-degree burglary, and two convictions each of forgery and stealing. Movant had pled guilty to each charge.

In the trial court, movant had the burden of establishing his grounds for relief by a preponderance of the evidence. Rule 27.-26(f). Our review is limited to determining whether the trial court’s findings of fact, conclusions of law, and judgment are clearly erroneous. Rule 27.26(j).

Movant’s…