Crowe v. State

MAUS, Judge.

Movant was charged with robbery in the first degree, § 569.020, and with armed criminal action, § 571.015. In accordance with a plea bargain, movant entered a plea of guilty to robbery in the first degree. He was sentenced to imprisonment for fifteen years. He was denied probation. The charge of armed criminal action was dismissed. In this proceeding, the motion court sustained the movant’s motion under Rule 24.035 and vacated and set aside the sentence. The state appeals.

Movant alleged two grounds for relief. First, that he entered his plea because he was assured by law…