Shabazz v. State

On his motion under Rule 27.26, V.A.M.R., to set aside a conviction of robbery in the first degree, and a sentence of 25 years therefor, appellant here asserts only one point of ineffective assistance of counsel in these respects: “(a) Counsel failed to challenge jurors on voir dire as to their potential bias against blacks; (b) failed tó investigate and adequately prepare for trial; [and] (c) failed to file any pre-trial motions to suppress the lineup identification of defendant.” Appellant’s conviction was affirmed on appeal. State v. Shabazz, 467 S.W.2d 909 (Mo.1970).

Although it is error…