Benson v. State

EDWARD R. ARDINI, JR., JUDGE

Marcus R. Benson (“Benson”) appeals the denial of his Rule 24.0351 motion for post-conviction relief following his plea of guilty to one count of first-degree child endangerment under Missouri Revised Statutes section 568.045.2 Benson argues that the plea court failed to establish a factual basis for the plea and that the plea was thus not knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily made. Finding no error, we affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

Benson was originally charged in the Circuit Court of Jackson County with two counts of first-degree child endangerment…