Richardson v. State

REINHARD, Judge.

Movant appeals the denial of his Rule 27.26 motion after an evidentiary hearing. We affirm.

Movant was convicted by a jury of first degree murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment, His conviction was affirmed on direct appeal by this court in State v. Richardson, 674 S.W.2d 161 (Mo.App.1984).

Movant filed a pro se motion to vacate his sentence under Rule 27.26. After he retained counsel, movant’s first amended petition was filed, and an evidentiary hearing was held. In denying the motion, the court issued findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Movant’s sole point on appeal…