Hudson v. State

Ryan H. Hudson ("Movant") appeals from the judgment of the motion court, denying his Rule 29.151 post-conviction relief motion following an evidentiary hearing. On appeal, Movant argues the motion court clearly erred in denying his post-conviction relief motion because he proved by a preponderance of the evidence that trial counsel were ineffective for failing to request lesser-included offense instructions and failing to call his father as a defense witness. Finding no error, we affirm.

Factual and Procedural History

Viewed in the light most favorable to the judgment, the following evidence…