McLaughlin v. State

Justice MOORE:

We granted the State’s petition for a writ of certiorari to determine whether the post-conviction relief (PCR) court erred by granting respondent relief. We reverse.

FACTS

Respondent was convicted of trafficking in cocaine, possession with intent to distribute (PWID) cocaine, and two counts of PWID cocaine within proximity of a school. He was sentenced to twenty-five years imprisonment for trafficking, fifteen years concurrent for PWID cocaine, and ten years concurrent for each count of PWID within proximity of a school. His convictions and sentences were affirmed on direct…