Criner v. State

Charles P. Criner appeals from the denial of his Rule 24.035 postconviction relief motion. He pleaded guilty to first degree murder and, on April 15, 1988, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of probation or parole (§ 565.020, RSMo 1986).

Movant filed a pro se postconviction motion pursuant to Rule 24.035 on June 29, 1988. The pro se motion alleged ten claims, including ineffective assistance of counsel and trial court error during the guilty plea hearing. On October 27, 1988, *525counsel was appointed to represent Mr. Cri-ner. A verified amended motion was filed February 6,…