Thomas v. State

PREWITT, Chief Judge.

Movant was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of probation or parole for 50 years. That conviction was affirmed. See State v. Thomas, 595 S.W.2d 325 (Mo.App.1980). Defendant then filed a motion under Rule 27.26 seeking to vacate the conviction. Following an evidentiary hearing the trial court made findings of fact, conclusions of law, and entered judgment denying the motion.

On appeal movant contends that the trial court erred because he was denied effective assistance of counsel in the criminal trial. He claims his…