Henderson v. State

Bernes, Judge.

Perry Lee Henderson was found guilty of aggravated battery by a Monroe County jury and sentenced to 20 years in confinement. Henderson appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, contending only that his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance at the presentence hearing. We find no error and affirm.

Construing the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict, the evidence shows that after B. H. informed Henderson that he had to move out of her apartment, she became fearful of Henderson and went into hiding, staying with a cousin. When she returned to her…