James Straitwell appeals the denial of his motion for postconviction relief. We reverse and remand for further proceedings regarding his claim that counsel was ineffective for not pursuing a voluntary intoxication defense. We affirm without comment the denial of Straitwell's second claim concerning the evidentiary basis for one of his convictions.
In trial court case number 99-3088F, Straitwell...
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