Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / Apr 5, 2022
MICHAEL ANDREW HURST, Movant-Appellant v. STATE OF MISSOURI, Respondent-Respondent
Michael Andrew Hurst appealed the denial of his Rule 24.035 motion for post-conviction relief, claiming his guilty plea was unknowing and involuntary due to a learning disability. The motion court found his plea was knowing, voluntary, and intelligent. The appellate court affirmed, concluding that the motion court did not clearly err in denying relief, as Movant's participation in the plea hearing and plea counsel's testimony supported the finding of competency.