Benford v. State

GARRISON, Presiding Judge.

Terry L. Benford (“Movant”) was charged with one count of second degree assault in violation of Section 565.060.1 Pursuant to a plea agreement, Movant pled guilty, and was sentenced. Movant, thereafter, pursuant to Rule 24.0352 filed a motion for post-conviction relief, which was later amended. The motion court denied relief following an evidentiary hearing. Movant appeals.

At the plea hearing on January 26, 2000, Defendant pled guilty, and the trial court accepted the plea. The State then recommended that Movant serve a five-year sentence on the second-degree assault…