Serrate v. State

RUFFIN, Presiding Judge.

Following a bench trial, Paul Serrate was found guilty of trafficking in cocaine and possessing cocaine with intent to distribute. On appeal, Serrate argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion for new trial. He also contends that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. Finally, Serrate claims that his convictions must be reversed because the State violated its duty to provide favorable information to him. For reasons that follow, we affirm.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, Serrate no longer enjoys a presumption of innocence, and we construe the…