Dixon v. State

Sears, Justice.

Frank E. Dixon appeals from his conviction and life sentence for murder, claiming that his defense counsel was inadequate and that the trial court committed reversible error by (1) denying Dixon’s motion to suppress from evidence his statement to police, and (2) admitting evidence of a similar transaction committed by Dixon. Because we find no error in the trial court’s evidentiary rulings and that Dixon received effective assistance from counsel, we affirm.

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