State v. Ruffin

HUNTER, JR. Robert N., Judge.

George Clinton Ruffin ("Defendant") appeals following jury verdicts finding him guilty of one count of felony obtaining property by false pretenses and two counts of misdemeanor possession of stolen goods. On appeal, Defendant argues: (1) his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance of counsel by failing to move to dismiss the charges after Defendant presented evidence; and (2) the trial court abused its discretion by denying his request to call a character witness. We find no prejudicial error.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

On 26 September 2016, an…