McAllister v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice GRANT.

George Lawrence McAllister appeals his conviction for aggravated robbery. A jury found McAllister guilty, found an enhancement paragraph true, and assessed punishment of forty-five years’ confinement and a $5,000 fine. On appeal, McAllister contends he received ineffective assistance of counsel.

To prevail on an ineffective assistance of counsel claim, McAllister must show (1) that his attorney’s representation fell below a reasonable standard of effectiveness and (2) that the deficient performance was so serious that it prejudiced his defense. Strickland v.…