Hill v. State

Introduction

Jeffrey Hill (“Movant”) appeals the judgment of circuit court of Franklin County denying his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief. Movant argues that his trial counsel was ineffective for three reasons: 1) failing to object when Victim testified Movant had attacked other family members in the past; 2) failing to argue before the trial court that the rule of lenity barred his conviction for second-degree domestic assault; and 3) submitting the incorrect jury instruction for third-degree domestic assault. Finding no error, we affirm.

Factual Background

Movant was charged with…