Finch v. State

JOHNSON, Presiding Judge.

A jury found Desmond Finch guilty of two counts of armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He appeals, contending he was denied his constitutional rights to effective assistance of trial counsel and to testify. We disagree, and affirm the convictions.

1. To prove ineffective assistance of trial counsel, Finch must show counsel’s performance was deficient and that the deficient performance prejudiced his defense. In making this showing, Finch must rebut by clear and convincing evidence…