Williams v. State

Paul C. Williams appeals from the judgment denying his Rule 24.035 motion after he pled guilty to first-degree statutory rape. Williams contends the motion court clearly erred in finding: (1) that he was not prejudiced by the State's arguments at sentencing; and (2) that he was not prejudiced by his counsel's failure to object to the State's arguments at sentencing. For reasons explained herein, we find no error and affirm the judgment.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Williams engaged in sexual intercourse with his brother-in-law's twelve-year-old niece, S.M.D., approximately 70 times at…