Samuel v. State

JOSEPH P. DANDURAND, Judge.

Roy Samuel (Samuel) appeals the denial of his Rule 24.035 motion for post-conviction relief based on ineffective assistance of plea counsel. In his motion, Samuel alleged that his counsel was ineffective for promising Samuel that he would receive a five year sentence if he rejected the state’s offer of eight years’ imprisonment and pled guilty to the court without the benefit of any plea agreement.

Factual and Procedural Background

Samuel pled guilty to first degree burglary and misdemeanor stealing in connection with his breaking into an occupied residence. He…