Tyler v. State

Melvin Leroy Tyler (Movant) appeals from the denial of his pro se Motion to Reinstate Postconviction Petition (Motion). We dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction as Movant does not appeal from a final judgment.

Procedural History

Because of the procedural posture of this case, we need not engage in a detailed recitation of the facts from the underlying case, but we include a brief recount of the procedural facts relevant to the disposition of this case.

In 1978, a jury convicted Movant of: two counts of first-degree robbery, in violation of Section 560.120 RSMo 1969 and Section 560.135 RSMo…