Moore v. State

GARY M. GAERTNER, JR., Judge.

Introduction

Ernest Moore (Movant) appeals from the motion court’s judgment denying his Missouri Rule of Criminal Procedure 29.151 motion for post-conviction relief after an evidentiary hearing. Movant claims his counsel was ineffective for failing to strike two venirepersons, to advise Movant that the pre-trial plea offer would expire, and to request an instruction. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

Movant was charged by Information as a prior and persistent offender with one count of the class D felony of driving while revoked (Count I). The charge was…