Alexander v. State

DOYLE, Presiding Judge.

Jacquin Alexander appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial following his conviction by a jury of battery1 (two counts), simple battery2 (two counts), disorderly conduct,3 and criminal trespass to property.4 He contends that he received ineffective assistance of counsel based on his trial counsel’s failure to (1) investigate his mental health, (2) adequately prepare him for testifying, (3) object to references to a prior protective order entered against him, and (4) object to leading questions andnarrative testimony by the victim. For the reasons that follow,…