Debaeke v. State

Johnson, Presiding Judge.

A jury found Michael Debaeke guilty of trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, felony possession of marijuana, and misdemeanor obstruction of justice. Debaeke appeals, contending his trial counsel was ineffective. We find no error in the trial court’s order denying Debaeke’s motion for a new trial on the ground of ineffective assistance of counsel.

To prevail on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, a defendant must show two things: (1) that counsel’s performance…