Lane v. State

DON E. BURRELL, Judge.

Kenyatta Lane (“Movant”) appeals the motion court’s denial without an evidentia-ry hearing of his Rule 24.035 1 motion for post-conviction relief. Movant’s motion alleged that he unknowingly and involuntarily entered a guilty plea due to ineffective assistance of counsel. Because Movant’s motion raised a claim not conclusively refuted by the record, we reverse the motion court’s order denying relief and remand the matter for an evidentiary hearing.

Factual and Procedural Background

On December 17, 2007, a criminal complaint was filed against Movant, alleging he had…