Hammonds v. State

Smith, Judge.

Willie Hammonds appeals his conviction for the sale of cocaine, his motion for new trial having been denied.

1. Hammonds enumerates as error the denial of his motion for new trial, made on the ground of ineffective assistance of counsel. He contends that trial counsel expressed anger toward him and did not adequately discuss with him a proposed plea agreement.

During the hearing on Hammonds’ motion for new trial, his experienced trial counsel testified that he met with Hammonds numerous times, advised him regarding his options, investigated the case, and reviewed the State’s file.…