Watts v. State
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Opinion
ORDER
Pearl Watts (“Movant”) appeals from the judgment of the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis denying his Rule 29.15 1 motion without an evidentiary hearing. On appeal, Movant contends his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to object to testimony regarding out-of-court statements made by a victim on the grounds that the prejudicial effect of the testimony outweighed its probative value. We find no error and affirm.
We have reviewed the briefs of the parties and the record on appeal. The findings and conclusions of the motion court are based on findings of fact that are- not clearly erroneous. No error of law appears. An opinion reciting-the detailed facts and restating the principles of law would have no precedential value. The parties have been furnished with a memorandum opinion for their information only, which sets forth the facts and reasons for this order.
We affirm the judgment pursuant to Rule 84.16(b).
. All rule references are to Mo. Sup.Ct. R. (2009), unless otherwise indicated.
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