Joiner v. State

Miller, Judge.

Convicted of shoplifting, Linda Simpson Joiner moved for a new trial on the ground that she received ineffective assistance of counsel. After a hearing, the trial court denied the motion, and Joiner appeals. We affirm.

Under Strickland v. Washington, Joiner must show that her counsel’s performance was, in specified instances, deficient and that the deficient performance prejudiced her defense. The trial court’s determination of this question will not be disturbed unless clearly erroneous.

1. Joiner first contends that her trial counsel was ineffective in selecting a career…