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james-w-wiklund-movant
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1
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Criminal Law
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James W. Wiklund appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief, alleging ineffective assistance of counsel during plea negotiations. Wiklund claimed his trial counsel failed to timely convey a plea offer, leading to its rescission. The motion court denied relief, finding Wiklund failed to show prejudice under the Strickland test. The appellate court affirmed, concluding that the motion court's decision was not clearly erroneous because Wiklund did not demonstrate a reasonable probability of a more favorable outcome, considering the State's ability to withdraw the offer and the trial court's sentencing discretion.