Sutton v. State

Alton R. Sutton (“Movant”) appeals the motion court’s denial of his Rule 24.035 1 motion. He presents two issues on this appeal. First, he contends that the sentencing court relied on information which was outside the record in sentencing him. Second, he alleges that his counsel was ineffective at the sentencing hearing in failing to object to a mischaracterization of his role in the crime, and in failing to present evidence contrary to that characterization. We affirm.

Movant was charged with the Class C felony of forgery, § 570.090.1(4), and was indicted for the unrelated Class A felony of…