Miller v. State

This is another case where the majority affirms the defendant’s conviction when his court-appointed counsel failed to object to the introduction of arguably improper evidence. That failure to object may have allowed Miller’s prior conviction for illegal drugs to determine his fate at trial at least as much as did the actual evidence relevant to the charge against him. This is also, unfortunately, another case where the basis of the holding — inadequate objection and a plain error standard of review — was briefed by neither counsel for appellate review. I dissent.

It appears improper for this…