Watkins v. State

Sognier, Chief Judge.

Calvin Watkins was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. OCGA § 16-13-30 (b). Because it was Watkins’ second conviction for a crime set forth in that statute, he received a life sentence. Id. at (d). He appeals.

Appellant contends the trial court erred by denying his motion for a new trial made on the basis that he received ineffective assistance from his trial counsel, Terence Kelly. “ ‘Under the holding in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984), there is a two-pronged test for determining the validity of a claim…