"Jurisdiction" is a loosely employed term but generally it includes three kinds of authority, over the subject matter, over the person, and to render the order given. Farrar v. Moore, 416 S.W.2d 711, 713 (Mo.App. 1967). See also Jennings v. State, 631 S.W.2d 361, 363 (Mo.App. 1982). "Jurisdiction" is often used ambiguously; in its stricter sense, it means judicial authority over the subject matter and parties; in its broader sense, it includes the power to grant specific relief in cases within such authority.
Jurisdiction has many meanings depending upon the context used. "Jurisdiction" is a loosely employed term but generally it includes three kinds of authority, over the subject matter, over the person, and to render the order given. Farrar v. Moore, 416 S.W.2d 711, 713 (Mo.App. 1967). See also Jennings v. State, 631 S.W.2d 361, 363 (Mo.App. 1982). "Jurisdiction" is often used ambiguously; in its stricter sense, it means judicial authority over the subject matter and parties; in its broader sense, it includes the power to grant specific relief in cases within such authority.
There is no question that the circuit court had jurisdiction over the subject matter of first degree felony murder and of the person of the defendant. Jennings v. State, 631 S.W.2d 361 (Mo.App. 1982). The fact the movant did not have a preliminary hearing upon the amended charge did not deprive the circuit court of jurisdiction.
The claim of ineffective assistance of counsel continues to be a standard ground asserted in practically every post-conviction proceeding reaching this court on appeal. This allegation carries a heavy burden of proof with a showing of prejudice to the claimant. Jennings v. State, 631 S.W.2d 361 (Mo.App. 1982). At the evidentiary hearing, Hulsey did not present any evidence that women had been improperly excluded or under-represented on jury panels in Jasper County. His unsupported allegations do not suffice as proof. Furthermore, Hulsey's trial attorney cannot be faulted for anticipating the ruling four years later in Duren v. Missouri, 439 U.S. 357, 99 S.Ct. 664, 58 L.Ed.2d 579 (1979).