Hall v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Joe R. “Bud” Hall appeals from his conviction of burglary following the denial of his motion for a new trial.

1. Appellant first contends that he was denied effective assistance of counsel. He claims he informed counsel of witnesses who could testify as to his alibi, that trial counsel never filed any pretrial motions or requests to charge even though an accomplice was involved and the case consisted primarily of circumstantial evidence, and that counsel failed to make an objection or move for a mistrial after his character was placed in evidence.

The constitutional right…