Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Feb 15, 2022
Leroy W. Coleman, Jr., Appellant, vs. State of Missouri, Respondent.
Leroy W. Coleman, Jr. appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief without an evidentiary hearing. He alleged ineffective assistance of trial counsel for failing to seek dismissal based on a speedy trial violation, improperly advising him on the State's burden of proof, and failing to investigate and call three witnesses. The motion court denied relief, and the appellate court affirmed, finding no clear error in the motion court's findings and conclusions.