Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Oct 5, 2021
Dominique A. Lindsey vs. State of Missouri
Dominique A. Lindsey appealed the motion court's denial of his Rule 29.15 motion, which alleged ineffective assistance of counsel. Lindsey claimed his trial counsel failed to adequately investigate and call his father as a potential alibi witness. The appellate court affirmed the motion court's decision, concluding that trial counsel's strategic choice not to pursue the alibi was reasonable given the witness's lack of specific details and credibility concerns. The court also found Lindsey failed to demonstrate prejudice from counsel's actions.