Rice v. State

OPINION

Mary K. Hoff, Judge

Michael D. Rice (“Movant”) appeals from the Judgment of the motion court (“Judgment”) denying his amended Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief (“Amended Motion”) without an evidentia-ry hearing. Because the record is incomplete in that it does not note the date Movant’s attorney was appointed, we reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural Background

Following a jury trial, Movant was convicted of forcible rape (in violation of Section 566.030 RSMo 2000 1), forcible sodomy (Section 566.060), kidnapping (Section 565.110), and second-degree assault (Section…