Mia Townsend, Movant/Appellant v. State of Missouri

Introduction

Mia Townsend (Movant) appeals the motion court’s denial, without an evidentiary hearing, of her Rule 24.035 1 amended motion for post-conviction relief. In her sole point relied on, Movant contends the motion court erred by denying her motion without an evidentiary hearing because Movant pleaded facts,' unrefuted by the record, that her plea counsel was ineffective for promising she would receive probation in exchange for making a blind 2 Alford 3 plea. We affirm.

Factual Background

In June 2012, Movant acted with her mother and co-defendant, Cheryl Moore, and her sister, Ronnica…