Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / Sep 11, 2018
JOSHUA TYLER BROWN, Appellant, vs. STATE OF MISSOURI, Respondent.
Joshua Tyler Brown appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion, seeking to set aside his conviction for first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Brown contended his trial counsel was ineffective due to a conflict of interest arising from the concurrent representation of both Brown and his co-defendant. The motion court denied relief, finding no actual conflict because Brown and his co-defendant asserted a common defense and signed written waivers. The appellate court affirmed, holding that the