Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Jun 6, 2023
John Wright III, Appellant, v. State of Missouri, Respondent.
John Wright III appealed the circuit court's denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief after an evidentiary hearing. Wright alleged ineffective assistance of trial counsel on three grounds: failing to object to the court's response to a jury question, failing to cross-examine a DNA analyst, and failing to give an opening statement. The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's judgment, finding that Wright failed to demonstrate that the circuit court clearly erred in denying his motion.