State v. Dewey

ULRICH, Presiding Judge.

Gary R. Dewey, Jr., appeals his conviction and twenty-five-year sentence as a prior offender (section 558.016.2, RSMo Supp.1990) for assault in the first degree (section 565.-050, RSMo 1986) following jury trial. He also appeals the order denying, without an evidentiary hearing, his postconviction Rule 29.15 motion to vacate the conviction and sentence. These appeals are consolidated. Mr. Dewey asserts four points on appeal. He contends that the trial court erred in (1) refusing his request to submit instructions MAI-CR 3d 306.06 (self-defense) and (2) MAI-CR 3d 319.12…