On a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, the movant had to show prejudice from counsel’s inadequate performance. Showing inadequate performance in failing to secure an expert required showing that an expert was available. The record showed that the trial counsel tried to, but could not, find an expert to support the movant’s theory of serotonin or medication intoxication as the cause of “numerous crimes arising out of sexual assaults of a minor.” The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of relief.
CHESTER WILLIAM FEWINS, Appellant v. STATE OF MISSOURI, Respondent
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