State v. Tyler

ROBERT G. DOWD, JR., Presiding Judge.

Melvin Leroy Tyler (Movant) appeals from the judgment denying his motion for postconviction DNA testing without the issuance of a show-cause order to the prosecutor or an evidentiary hearing pursuant to Section 547.035, RSMo Cum.Supp.2001. 1 The convictions sought to be vacated are from a 1978 jury trial where Movant was convicted of two counts of robbery in the first degree, Section 560.120, RSMo 1969, Section 560.135 RSMo Cum.Supp.1975; two counts of assault with intent to ravish, Section 559.109, RSMo 1969; and one count of armed criminal action,…