Smith v. State

CARLTON, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Dimera Smith appeals the denial of his motion for post-conviction relief (PCR). Smith claims that: (1) he received ineffec tive assistance of counsel; (2) his constitutional right to a speedy trial was violated; (3) he was subjected to vindictive and malicious prosecution in violation of his constitutional rights; and (4) his due-process rights were violated by the State’s use of Kathy House as an informant. 1 Finding no error, we affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. On July 8, 2008, the Lee County grand jury indicted Smith for one count of the possession of cocaine with the intent…