Ross v. State

RUFFIN, Presiding Judge.

The State charged Taiwayn Ross, Larry Pitts, and Craig Pitts with two counts of burglary. Larry Pitts pled guilty to burglary and testified against Ross and Craig Pitts at their joint trial. The jury found Ross and Craig guilty of one count of burglary, but acquitted them both of the other burglary charge. Ross subsequently moved for a new trial, asserting that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. The trial court denied the motion, and Ross appeals. For reasons that follow, we affirm.

1. Before turning to the merits of this appeal, we must first consider the…