Christopher A. Scott Missouri Cases

Christopher A. Scott appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for postconviction relief. The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed, holding that the version of Rule 29.15 in effect at Scott's sentencing date governed his proceedings, making his public defender's amended motion untimely. The Court further clarified that the abandonment doctrine, which could excuse untimely filings, applies only to formally appointed counsel, which Scott's public defender was not.

Christopher Scott appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 postconviction relief motion, arguing the motion court misunderstood his double jeopardy claim regarding convictions for first-degree robbery and unlawful use of a weapon. The appellate court affirmed the motion court's judgment. It held that Scott failed to demonstrate prejudice, as he did not argue how addressing his specific double jeopardy theory would lead to a different outcome or how his convictions violated the relevant statute.