YOUNG v. STATE (2023)

Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District.

John C. YOUNG, Jr., Appellant, v. STATE of Missouri, Respondent.

WD 85030

Decided: January 31, 2023

Before Division Three: Thomas N. Chapman, Presiding Judge, and Mark D. Pfeiffer and Cynthia L. Martin, Judges

Jeannie Willibey, Assistant Appellate Defender, Kansas City, MO, Attorney for Appellant. Andrew Bailey, Attorney General, and Richard A. Starnes, Assistant Attorney General, Jefferson City, MO, Attorneys for Respondent.

Order

Mr. John C. Young, Jr., appeals the judgment of the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, denying his motion for post-conviction relief pursuant to Rule 29.15. On appeal, Mr. Young challenges the judgment as to claims of ineffectiveness of his trial counsel relating to (1) advising Mr. Young regarding his decision not to testify at trial and (2) failing to object to what Mr. Young deems to be an inconsistent verdict by the jury at his criminal trial. After a careful review of the appellate briefs and record on appeal, we find no error and affirm the judgment in accordance with Rule 84.16(b). We have provided the parties a memorandum of law explaining our ruling.

Per Curiam:

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