Hoskins v. State
2010 Mo. LEXIS 212
| Mo. | 2010Background
- Hoskins had three prior felonies with suspended executions during probation.
- First sentencing (June 2007) imposed 15 years for first-degree burglary with suspended execution during probation.
- Second sentencing (July 2007) imposed 7 years each for second-degree burglary and stealing, with both suspended during probation.
- Hoskins violated probation via new offenses and is sentenced to a 15-year term to be executed and seven-year terms for the other offenses, with specific consecutive and concurrent arrangements.
- The court entered plea-negotiation considerations with the prosecutor as part of the sentencing decisions.
- Hoskins filed a Rule 24.035 motion alleging improper plea negotiations; he appealed after the motion was denied.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether plain error review applies to Rule 24.035 motions. | Hoskins seeks plain error review of the sentencing orders. | State contends plain error review does not apply to Rule 24.035 appeals. | No plain error review in Rule 24.035 appeals. |
| Whether a claim not raised in Rule 24.035 motion can be reviewed on appeal. | Hoskins argues for appellate consideration of a new statutory-authority claim. | State asserts waiver of any unraised claim under Rule 24.035(d). | Waived; cannot be reviewed on appeal. |
Key Cases Cited
- Edwards v. State, 215 S.W.3d 292 (Mo. App. 2007) (clarifies suspension of sentence vs. imposition and consequences on probation)
- In re the Marriage of Hendrix, 183 S.W.3d 582 (Mo. banc 2006) (limits use of jurisdiction concept to constitutional context)
- Webb v. Wyciskalla, 275 S.W.3d 249 (Mo. banc 2009) (confirms jurisdictional discussions stay in constitutional context)
- State ex rel. Nixon v. Daugherty, 186 S.W.3d 253 (Mo. banc 2006) (civil procedure rules prevail when conflicting with post-conviction rules)
- Searcy v. State, 981 S.W.2d 597 (Mo. App. 1999) (review of trial court's jurisdictional or sentencing decisions under post-conviction)
