Hampton v. State

Miller, Judge.

Following a jury trial, Terrence Leon Hampton was convicted of selling cocaine. On appeal he contends that (1) the evidence was insufficient to sustain his conviction, (2) the trial court denied him the right to counsel of his choice, and (3) his trial counsel was ineffective. We discern no error and affirm.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the evidence reveals that a police officer gave a confidential informant $20 to perform a controlled buy of crack cocaine. The purchase was to take place in an area known for its high level of drug activity. The police…