Fry v. State

DIXON, Chief Judge.

Appeal from an order denying a Rule 27.26, V.A.M.R., motion to vacate a conviction and twenty-year sentence for assault with intent to rob with malice aforethought. The movant claims denial of effective assistance of counsel. After an ev-identiary hearing on the motion, relief was denied.

Ineffective assistance of counsel is specified as 1) failing to consult with appellant *251concerning the defense of the case; 2) causing appellant to testify in his own behalf and against his wishes; 3) failing to locate a critical witness for the defense; and 4) failing to apprise appellant…