Matthews v. State

Finney, Justice:

Appellant David Ray Matthews was convicted of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and trafficking in marijuana — possession of at least ten (10) but less than one hundred (100) pounds. Matthews was sentenced to consecutive terms of imprisonment of five years suspended upon service of two years for possession with intent to distribute and ten years suspended upon service of six years for trafficking. On application for post conviction relief (PCR), the circuit court found that Matthews received ineffective assistance of appellate counsel and was, therefore,…