Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Aug 13, 2024
Jason L. Hughley, Appellant, v. State of Missouri, Respondent.
Jason L. Hughley appealed the motion court's denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief after an evidentiary hearing. Hughley argued his trial counsel was ineffective for advising him not to testify, failing to assert he was present but not the shooter, and failing to impeach a witness. The appellate court affirmed the motion court's judgment, finding that trial counsel's decisions were reasonable trial strategy and Hughley failed to demonstrate prejudice.