Richard E. Robertson v. State of Missouri

Mr. Richard E. Robertson (“Robertson”) appeals the judgment of the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri (“motion court”), denying his Rule 24.035 1 motion for post-conviction relief. Robertson argues that the motion court’s decision was clearly erroneous because his guilty plea to the class C felony of failure to register as a sex offender was not made knowingly and voluntarily. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

Robertson was charged by information in lieu of indictment with the class C felony of failing to register as a sex offender, § 589.425. 2 On February 7, 2014, Robertson…