Grier v. the State

Summary

The court affirmed Grier’s convictions, holding that the evidence was sufficient, his custodial statements were freely and voluntarily made after valid Miranda advisements and waiver, and any deficiency in the trial court’s initial Jackson-Denno findings was cured by later findings. The court also rejected Grier’s ineffective-assistance claims because counsel’s decisions concerning demonstrative photographs and repeated jury instructions were reasonable trial strategy and caused no demonstrated prejudice.