Miller v. the State

Bethel, Judge.

Jumarkes Lee Miller appeals from the denial of his motion for a new trial. He argues that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to file a particularized motion to suppress evidence obtained from an illegal traffic stop and for failing to present evidence at sentencing showing his previous guilty plea was marred by constitutional and procedural violations. We disagree and affirm because the actions of Miller’s trial counsel did not fall below the objective standard of reasonableness with respect to the claimed deficiencies.

Following a conviction, we view the evidence “in…