Pradt v. State

JEFFREY W. BATES, Chief Judge.

J. Damon Pradt (Pradt) appeals from an order denying his amended Rule 24.035 motion for post-conviction relief without an evidentiary hearing. 1 Because Pradt fled the state and absconded from his probation for nearly three months, we apply the escape rule and dismiss his appeal.

In April 2002, Pradt was charged by information with committing the class B felony of robbery in the second degree in July 1999. See § 569.030. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Pradt was subsequently charged by amended information with the class D felony of attempted stealing. See § 564.011;…