Chesnut v. State

David Chesnut appeals from the denial of his Rule 24.035 motion for post-conviction relief. Chesnut contends that the motion court erred by denying his request for a second extension of time to file an amended motion, and by failing to investigate the motion counsel’s failure to file an amended motion.

Reversed and remanded.

Chesnut pleaded guilty to one count of selling a controlled substance, section 195.-211, RSMo Supp.1992, and one count of possessing a controlled substance, section 195.202, RSMo Supp.1992. He was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of fourteen years and seven years,…