Pettit v. State

— This is an appeal by defendant-appellant James Pettit from a judgment denying his petition for post-conviction relief.

The singular issue presented for review is whether the trial court, in denying appellant-Pettit’s petition for post-conviction relief, erred in concluding that he was adequately and effectively represented by trial counsel.

Appellant was originally charged by indictment in two counts with violations of the 1935 Narcotics Act (as amended). Subsequently, the State filed an amended affidavit in two counts, 1) charging the appellant with sale of narcotics, and 2) possession of…