Forbes v. State

Movant appeals the denial of his 27.26 motion after an evidentiary hearing. Affirmed.

Movant alleges the trial court erred in not sustaining his motion (1) because his trial counsel was ineffective; (b) because of prosecutorial comment on his failure to testify; and (c) because of improper juror conduct. Recitation of the facts is limited to those pertaining to the alleged errors.

On this appeal, movant alleges that his trial counsel was ineffective in (1) failing to preserve movant’s right to file a motion for *59new trial and appeal; and (2) failing to contact a potential defense witness.

Movant…