RIVERS v. STATE

No. A04A0919.

607 S.E.2d 144 (2004)

270 Ga. App. 633

RIVERS v. The STATE.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Reconsideration Denied November 29, 2004.

Certiorari Denied March 28, 2005.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles H. Frier, Atlanta, for appellant.

Paul L. Howard, Dist. Atty., Bettieanne C. Hart, Asst. Dist. Atty., for appellee.


MIKELL, Judge.

A Fulton County jury convicted Michael Rivers of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, in violation of OCGA § 16-13-30(b). Rivers was sentenced as a recidivist to 30 years to be served in prison. On appeal, Rivers argues that the prosecution was barred by double jeopardy, that the trial judge lacked authority to preside over the trial, and that his trial counsel was ineffective. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm.

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