Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Date unavailable
Jimmie L. Verge vs. State of Missouri
Jimmie L. Verge appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief, arguing his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by relying on an alibi defense. Verge claimed counsel should have known the alibi would be impeached and undermine his defense. The appellate court affirmed the motion court's denial, holding that counsel's decision to pursue the alibi was a reasonable trial strategy, particularly as Verge insisted on it and counsel had investigated the alibi witnesses.