State v. Wright

OPINION

ANGELA T. QUIGLESS, Judge.

Steven Wright (“Wright”) appeals from the Pike County Circuit Court’s denial of his motion for new trial. The court found Wright failed to demonstrate a constitutional violation or prejudice as the juror excusal process did not constitute a substantial failure to comply with the declared policy of Sections 494.400 to 494.505 RSMo.1 We vacate the judgment and remand with instructions to dismiss Wright’s motion. A motion for new trial is not the appropriate vehicle for relief under Section 494.465 when the time for filing has expired.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL…