Lynch v. State

Gary M. Gaertner, Jr., Presiding Judge

Introduction

Richard Lynch (Movant) appeals from the motion court's judgment denying his Rule 29.151 motion after an evidentiary hearing. Movant argues the motion court erred in denying post-conviction relief because his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to object to the presence of the victims in the courtroom and for failing to submit an instruction for a lesser-included offense. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

A jury convicted Movant after a trial of burglary in the first degree, two counts of robbery in the first degree, and three…