Demarco McCrady, Movant/Appellant v. State of Missouri

Introduction

Demarco McCrady (Movant) appeals the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for postcon-viction relief following an evidentiary hearing. Movant claims the motion court clearly erred in denying his motion because his trial counsel was ineffective for (1) failing to make an objection based on an alleged violation , of the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination; and (2) failing to request a lesser-included offense instruction for second-degree assault. We affirm.

Factual Background

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the evidence adduced at trial shows that on the…