Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Jul 12, 2022
Antonio C. Jackson vs. State of Missouri
Antonio Jackson appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief, following his conviction in a bench trial for robbery, kidnapping, and armed criminal action. Jackson argued his trial counsel was ineffective for advising him to waive a jury trial due to potential federal charges, and for failing to request a complete mental evaluation and call an expert witness during sentencing. The appellate court affirmed the motion court's judgment, finding no error in its denial of Jackson's claims.