Stephens v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was convicted of criminal attempt to commit burglary. He appeals, following the denial of his motion for a new trial. Held:

1. “A trial court’s finding that a defendant has not been denied effective assistance of trial counsel will be affirmed unless clearly erroneous. [Cit.] The trial court’s finding in the instant case is not clearly erroneous.” Warren v. State, 197 Ga. App. 23, 24 (1) (397 SE2d 484). Defendant failed to establish that his trial counsel’s performance was deficient, or, even if it were deficient, that it prejudiced his defense. See…