Stevenson v. State

JAMES R. BICKEL, Special Judge.

Gregory E. Stevenson (“Movant”) appeals from the judgment of the motion court denying his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief without an evidentia-ry hearing. Movant argues his trial counsel was ineffective for requesting a continuance of his case without his written consent. We find no error and affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

While Movant was incarcerated in the Missouri Department of Corrections in 2002, a class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance was pending against him in Mississippi County. On March 20, 2002, Movant…