Mendoza v. State

Barnes, Judge.

Licho Zurito Mendoza appeals his conviction for attempted trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in cocaine, terroristic threats, and misdemeanor obstruction of an officer. Mendoza contends that: (1) the trial judge erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal on the charge of terroristic threats, (2) the trial judge erred in the instruction of the jury, and (3) he received ineffective counsel. For the reasons outlined below, we affirm.

“ ‘On appeal, the evidence must be viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict and the appellant no longer enjoys the…