Jones v. State

JOHN E. PARRISH, Judge.

Martellas Jones (movant) pleaded guilty in case No. CR299-323F in the Circuit Court of New Madrid County to the offense of assault in the second degree, § 565.060. 1 Imposition of sentence was suspended. Movant was placed on probation for a term of five years. Movant’s probation was subsequently revoked. He was sentenced to imprisonment for a term of five years. Following incarceration, mov-ant filed a motion for post-conviction relief as permitted by Rule 24.035. Counsel was appointed and an amended motion filed. An evidentiary hearing was held after which the motion…