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Johnson v. State

Citations: 290 S.W.3d 194; 2009 Mo. App. LEXIS 1177; 2009 WL 2500586Docket: ED 91366

Court: Missouri Court of Appeals; August 18, 2009; Missouri; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Darryl Johnson appeals the denial of his Rule 24.035 motion, which challenges the effectiveness of his counsel's advice regarding sentencing. The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, upheld the motion court's findings, concluding that they were not clearly erroneous. The court determined that a detailed opinion would not have precedential value and provided the parties with a memorandum outlining the rationale for the decision. As a result, the judgment denying Johnson's motion is affirmed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Judgments

Application: The appellate court affirmed the motion court's judgment denying the appellant's Rule 24.035 motion.

Reasoning: As a result, the judgment denying Johnson's motion is affirmed.

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel under Rule 24.035

Application: The appellate court reviewed the motion court's findings regarding the effectiveness of counsel's advice on sentencing and upheld the decision, indicating that the findings were not clearly erroneous.

Reasoning: The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, upheld the motion court's findings, concluding that they were not clearly erroneous.

Precedential Value of Judicial Opinions

Application: The court decided not to issue a detailed opinion because it would not serve as precedent, opting instead to provide a memorandum to the parties explaining the rationale.

Reasoning: The court determined that a detailed opinion would not have precedential value and provided the parties with a memorandum outlining the rationale for the decision.