Johnson v. State

WALLER, Justice:

We granted certiorari to review the grant of Post Conviction Relief (PCR) to Respondent, Michael Johnson.' We affirm in part, reverse in part.

FACTS

Johnson was convicted of possession with intent to distribute (PWID) 2.64 grams of crack cocaine and PWID crack within % mile of a public park. He was respectively sentenced to 15 years and 10 years, and fined a total of $35,000.00. His application for PCR was granted on the ground of ineffective assistance of counsel in failing to timely notify Johnson of his right of appeal, and in failing to object to the solicitor’s closing…