Garrett v. State

STEWART, Judge.

This is the second appeal of Zebedee Garrett with respect to his motion under Supreme Court Rule 27.26. Movant’s conviction for forcible rape resulting in a sentence of 20 years in prison was affirmed on appeal in State v. Garrett, 494 S.W.2d 336 (Mo.1973). Pursuant to his motion for relief under Rule 27.26 an evidentiary hearing was held to consider whether movant had been denied effective assistance of counsel at trial. The trial court denied relief on those issues raised in the written motion. This court reversed the judgment and remanded to the trial court for further…