Supreme Court of Missouri

Christopher A. Scott, Appellant, vs. State of Missouri, Respondent.

July 22, 2025

Summary

The Supreme Court of Missouri affirmed the motion court’s denial of post‑conviction relief, holding that the version of Rule 29.15 in effect at the defendant’s sentencing governs the entire proceeding, that the abandonment doctrine applies only to appointed counsel, and that the amended motion was untimely under Rule 29.15(g).