Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Mar 30, 2021
Brandon Scott Morse vs. State of Missouri
Brandon Morse appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief, arguing the motion court failed to issue findings of fact and conclusions of law on his claims of ineffective assistance of counsel. The State conceded the points on appeal. The Western District reversed the motion court's judgment and remanded the case with directions for the motion court to issue the required findings and conclusions, as its failure to do so precluded meaningful appellate review.