Plyler v. State

Chandler, Justice:

We granted certiorari to review an Order denying Petitioner James Randall Plyler (Plyler) postconviction relief (PCR). We affirm.

Plyler was convicted of murder and armed robbery and sentenced to consecutive terms of life imprisonment and twenty-five years. This Court affirmed the sentences on direct appeal. State v. Plyler, Op. No. 85-MO-164 (S.C. Sup. Ct. filed July 1, 1985).

At the PCR hearing, Plyler alleged that trial counsel was ineffective for: failing to closely examine the victim’s gun; failing to object to the admission of dye-stained money; failing to have Plyler’s…