State v. Jalo

CROW, Judge.

Appellant Vernon Charles Jalo was charged with the class B felony of conspiracy, § 564.016, RSMo 1986, to commit kidnapping and murder. He waived trial by jury, was tried by the court, found guilty as charged, and sentenced as a prior and persistent offender, § 558.016.2 and .3, RSMo 1986, to 20 years’ imprisonment. He brings appeal 15789 from that judgment and sentence.

Following the conviction, appellant commenced a proceeding under Rule 29.151 to vacate the conviction. An evidentiary hearing produced a judgment denying relief. Appellant brings appeal 16750 from that judgment.

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