Minor v. State

DOYLE, Presiding Judge.

Barrett Lee Minor was convicted of possession of cocaine. He appeals the denial of his motion for new trial, arguing that the trial court erred by admitting his statement to police and that his trial counsel was ineffective. We affirm, for the reasons that follow.

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