Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Apr 18, 2023
Hubert L. Harris, Appellant, v. State of Missouri, Respondent.
Hubert Harris appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for postconviction relief, asserting ineffective assistance of trial and appellate counsel. He claimed trial counsel failed to investigate a diminished capacity defense, and appellate counsel failed to challenge the denial of a motion to continue. The motion court denied relief, finding no credible evidence to support Harris's mental health claims or demonstrate prejudice. The appellate court affirmed the motion court's judgment, concluding its findings were not clearly erroneous.