Smith v. State

Bernes, Judge.

Following a jury trial, Denver Smith was convicted of aggravated assault, criminal attempt to commit armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Smith appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for new trial, arguing that his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance and that the trial court erred by allowing him to proceed to trial without first determining why Smith expressed confusion when asked by the trial court whether he wanted to enter a nonnegotiated guilty plea. We find no error and affirm.

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