Wintjen v. State

MAUS, Judge.

A jury found movant guilty of assault with the intent to kill. He was sentenced to imprisonment for 50 years. His conviction and sentence were affirmed on appeal. State v. Wintjen, 522 S.W.2d 628 (Mo.App. 1975). His sentence was pronounced prior to January 1, 1988. His motion seeking post-conviction relief under Rule 27.26 was pending January 1, 1988. The disposition of his motion is to be governed by the provisions of Rule 27.26 in effect on the date the motion was filed. Rule 29.15. His motion under Rule 27.26 was denied without an evidentiary hearing. Movant appeals.

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