Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / Nov 14, 2023
JAMES ROBERT CARAWAY, Movant-Appellant v. STATE OF MISSOURI, Respondent-Respondent
James Robert Caraway was convicted of child pornography and sought to represent himself, leading to a Faretta hearing. After conviction, he filed a Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief, arguing his waiver of counsel was unknowing because the trial court failed to inquire about potential defenses. The motion court denied relief, and the appellate court affirmed, holding that such a claim is not cognizable in a post-conviction relief proceeding as it should have been raised on direct appeal.