Smith v. State

Bernes, Judge.

Allen Dewayne Smith was convicted of possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, and obstruction. The trial court denied his motion for a new trial. On appeal, Smith contends that his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to impeach the arresting officer with his inconsistent testimony regarding the type of drug that he first observed in Smith’s possession. We discern no error and affirm.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, 1 the evidence adduced at trial shows that on the afternoon of December 13, 2005, a Warner Robins police officer,…