Savage v. State

ROBERT G. DOWD, JR., Judge

Michael Savage (Movant) appeals the judgment denying, without an evidentiary hearing, his Rule 24.035 motion for post- conviction relief. Movant contends the motion court clearly erred in denying a hearing on his ineffective assistance of counsel claim. We reverse and remand for an evidentiary hearing.

Movant pleaded guilty to two counts of the class C felony of forgery in violation of section 570.090.1(4), RSMo 2000. Pursuant to plea negotiations, the State recommended imposing a sentence of no more than six years’ imprisonment. The trial court accepted Movant’s…