McCray v. State

Moore, Justice:

This case is before us on a writ of certiorari to review the denial of petitioner’s application for posteonviction relief (PCR). We affirm.

FACTS

In 1990, petitioner was tried in absentia and convicted of distributing crack cocaine to an undercover police officer. Petitioner was later sentenced to eighteen years’ imprisonment and fined $25,000. In 1991, petitioner filed a PCR application alleging ineffective assistance of trial counsel. After an evidentiary hearing, petitioner’s application was denied.

ISSUE

Was trial counsel ineffective for failing to prepare and present an…