Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / May 2, 2023
Nathan Canfield vs. State of Missouri
Nathan Canfield appealed the denial of his Rule 24.035 motion for post-conviction relief, arguing his plea counsel was ineffective for failing to fully investigate his case and request a bill of particulars, which he claimed would have prevented his guilty plea. The motion court denied his claim after an evidentiary hearing. The appellate court affirmed the motion court's judgment, finding Canfield failed to establish deficient performance or prejudice by counsel, and that his claims of duress were not credible.