Burris v. State

JAMES K. PREWITT, Judge.

Joseph S. Burris (“Appellant”) was sentenced consecutively to a life term for first degree murder (§ 565.020, RSMo 1994) and fifty years for armed criminal action (§ 571.015.1, RSMo 1994). His convictions were affirmed. State v. Burris, 32 S.W.3d 583, 585 (Mo.App.2000). Appellant filed a pro se motion for post-conviction relief under Rule 29.15, on January 5, 2001. On November 17, 2003, the trial court dismissed the motion for failure to prosecute. On May 28, 2004, this Court granted leave to file a late notice of appeal. Following a notice of appeal, Appellant filed a…