Hindman v. State

Movant (then defendant) was convicted in the Circuit Court of Webster County of assault with intent to kill with malice aforethought. § 559.180.1 The conviction was affirmed upon appeal. State v. Hindman, 543 S.W.2d 278 (Mo.App.1976). Thereafter, movant filed a Rule 27.26 motion listing 37 grounds for vacating, setting aside or correcting his conviction and 25-year sentence. After an extensive evidentiary hearing before a special judge, the court made findings of fact and conclusions of law upon the issues presented and overruled the motion. Movant appealed to the Supreme Court which, per…