Antonio M. Morrison Missouri Cases

Antonio M. Morrison appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief, alleging ineffective assistance of appellate counsel. Morrison contended his counsel failed to argue insufficient evidence for his resisting arrest conviction, specifically that the officer lacked grounds for a lawful stop. The motion court denied relief without an evidentiary hearing. The appellate court affirmed, holding that the resisting arrest statute does not require a stop for a crime or infraction, and the officer had reasonable suspicion for a Terry stop, making the proposed argument futile.