Rodgers v. State

SEILER, Judge.

The appellant, movant Willis L. Rodgers, appeals from an order of the circuit court in St. Louis denying without an evidentiary hearing or appointment of counsel, his pro se motion under rule 27.26 to vacate a 35-year sentence for first degree robbery. Rodgers was convicted after a jury trial and sentence was imposed by the court under the second offender act. The state had a strong case against Rodgers. He and his companion were caught by the police after a short chase from the scene of the holdup, in possession of the loot. Defendant put on no evidence whatsoever. On direct…