Vinnie v. State

The appellant, Raymond Vinnie, was convicted of possession of marijuana in the first degree, a violation of § 13A-12-213, Ala. Code 1975. He was sentenced, as a habitual offender, to 25 years' imprisonment. He raises six issues on appeal; however, we need address only one issue at this time.

Vinnie contends that his trial counsel was ineffective. Following the sentencing hearing, Vinnie's newly retained appellate counsel filed a motion for a new trial, in which he raised three claims of ineffective assistance of trial counsel. After several continuances agreed upon by both parties, see Rule…