Nathaniel A. Robinson v. State of Missouri

Introduction

Nathaniel Robinson (Movant) appeals the judgment of the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis denying his Rule 29.15 motion for relief from convictions for involuntary manslaughter and abuse of a child resulting in death. Movant asserts that the motion court erred in denying his claim that trial counsel was ineffective in: (1) adducing prejudicial testimony on cross-examination; and (2) failing to call a witness. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

In Summer 2007, Movant’s son D.V., then three years of age, was staying with Movant, Movant’s wife, Leona Robinson, and their…