Gleason v. State

SHRUM, Judge.

David Gleason (the movant) appeals from the denial, following an evidentiary hearing, of his Rule 24.035 motion for postcon-viction relief.

The movant first claims, as a matter of “plain error,” that his twelve-year sentence exceeds the maximum statutory penalty for the crime. Secondly, he claims the evidence was not sufficient to support the motion court’s finding that his trial counsel was not ineffective. We affirm the judgment.

On November 5, 1987, the movant pled guilty to illegal possession of amphetamine *52in violation of § 195.020, RSMol986. Pursuant to a plea agreement, he…