Brown v. State

WALLER, Justice:

We granted a writ of certiorari to review the grant of Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) to Respondent, Brown. We reverse.

FACTS

Brown was convicted of distribution of cocaine and distribution of cocaine within one-half mile of a school and sentenced to 30 years and 5 years, respectively. The indictment setting forth the proximity charge indicates Brown distributed cocaine within one-half mile of the grounds of Belleville Middle School. At PCR, Brown contended his trial counsel was ineffective in failing to measure the distance between Belleville Middle School and the location at…