Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / Nov 14, 2023
ROBERT A. VALLEY, Appellant vs. STATE OF MISSOURI, Respondent
Robert A. Valley appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 post-conviction relief motion, alleging ineffective assistance of trial counsel. Valley claimed his counsel failed to investigate and call a witness, and failed to adduce evidence of his physical disabilities and mental health issues at trial and sentencing. The appellate court affirmed the motion court's denial, finding that Valley failed to demonstrate prejudice for any of his claims.