Johnson v. State

KURT S. ODENWALD, Judge.

Introduction

Stanley Tyrell Johnson (“Movant”) appeals from the trial court’s dismissal of his Motion to Reopen 29.15 Proceedings Due to Fraud and Abandonment of Counsel Under Rule 29.15. 1 (“Motion”). We dismiss for lack of jurisdiction.

Background

Following a jury trial, Movant was convicted of first-degree burglary and assault, armed criminal action, and violating an order of protection. We affirmed Mov-ant’s judgment of conviction on appeal. State v. Johnson, 148 S.W.3d 873 (Mo.App. E.D.2004).

Movant timely filed a pro-se Rule 29.15 motion to vacate. Thereafter, Movant…