Foster v. State

DOWD, Presiding Judge.

Movant, Emmitt Foster, appeals from the denial of his motion to set aside judgment and sentence under Rule 27.26. Movant contends on appeal that he was denied effective assistance of counsel under the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments in that his counsel did not investigate his cases, did not discuss Ms cases with him nor properly prepare either of his cases for trial.

At the evidentiary hearing, movant’s attorney, Mr. Fredman testified that he was approached by a member of the movant’s family who asked Mr. Fredman to see what he could do for the movant. Mr. Fredman…