Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Aug 3, 2021
Victor Vickers, Jr. appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief after being convicted of murder and assault. The motion court granted Vickers' motion, finding his trial counsel ineffective for failing to diligently investigate and timely endorse an alibi witness. The State appealed the motion court's ruling, arguing counsel was not ineffective. The appellate court affirmed the motion court's judgment, concluding that its findings were not clearly erroneous.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Jul 31, 2018
Victor Vickers was convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and armed criminal action following a jury trial. On appeal, Vickers raised five points, including claims that his right to a speedy trial was violated, the court erred in excluding his alibi witness, the evidence was insufficient to prove deliberation, he was entitled to a new trial based on newly discovered Brady evidence, and he should have received a mistrial for a witness's comment about drug involvement. The appellate court found no reversible error and affirmed his convictions and sentences.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Date unavailable
Victor Vickers sued the Missouri Department of Corrections for a declaratory judgment, seeking additional jail-time credit for time spent in federal custody against his Missouri sentence. The circuit court granted summary judgment to DOC, concluding Vickers was not entitled to the credit because his federal custody was not exclusively compelled by Missouri. The appellate court affirmed, holding that under the 2008 version of § 558.031.1, federal custody originating from federal charges does not qualify for Missouri jail-time credit, and the 2023 statutory amendment did not apply to Vickers's 2022 sentencing.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Date unavailable
Victor Vickers appealed the denial of his Rule 24.035 motion to vacate his judgment and sentence. The motion court denied one of Vickers' claims but failed to adjudicate a second claim raised in his pro se motion. The appellate court dismissed the appeal for lack of a final judgment, holding that a judgment failing to resolve all claims is not final and therefore not appealable. The case was remanded for the motion court to rule on all claims.