Mason v. State

Keith Mason ("Movant") appeals from a judgment denying his Rule 29.151 amended motion for post-conviction relief following an evidentiary hearing. Movant asserts two points on appeal, arguing the motion court clearly erred in denying his motion because trial counsel was ineffective for failing to impeach the victim with a prior inconsistent statement, and trial counsel was ineffective for convincing Movant he did not have the right to testify at trial. We affirm the judgment.

Factual and Procedural Background

Movant was charged with one count of first-degree statutory rape, one count of…