Morris v. State

PREWITT, Presiding Judge.

Following jury trial movant was convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to fifty years’ imprisonment. The sentence and conviction were affirmed. State v. Morris, 662 S.W.2d 884 (Mo.App.1983).

Thereafter, movant filed a motion under Rule 27.26, seeking to set aside the conviction. Following an evidentiary hearing the trial court made findings of fact, conclusions of law, and entered judgment denying the motion. Movant appeals. This appeal continues to be governed by Rule 27.26 as sentence was pronounced and the motion to vacate filed before January 1,…