Robinson v. State

The defendant appeals his conviction and sentence for aggravated battery. He argues that his counsel was ineffective, resulting in his conviction. We agree. This is one of those rare instances where defense counsel’s ineffectiveness is apparent on the face of the record. We therefore reverse and remand the case for the trial court to vacate the sentence and conviction, and for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

The State charged the defendant with aggravated battery for a fight that occurred between the defendant and the victim. It was a classic case of “he said, he said” with each…