Johnson v. State

DON E. BURRELL, Presiding Judge.

Ernest R. Johnson (“Movant”) appeals from an order denying his amended Rule 29.15 motion to set aside his conviction on a charge of forcible sodomy. See section 566.060. 1 Movant’s amended motion asserts one point of alleged error, claiming both his trial and appellate counsel provided him with ineffective assistance. Because Movant’s claim against his trial counsel is not cognizable under Rule 29.15, and because Movant’s appellate counsel was not deficient in her performance, we affirm the denial.

I., Factual and Procedural Background

Movant’s appeal stems from…