Opinion ID: 1810649
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Failing to object to improper presentation of evidence

Text: ¶ 83. Crawford claims ineffective assistance in that counsel failed to object to the prosecution's use of the testimony of Officer James Wall to establish prior convictions. While Crawford does cite the best evidence rule, he cites to no authority for the proposition that the prosecution is required to provide certified copies of convictions to prove aggravators at the sentencing phase of a capital murder case. ¶ 84. In addition, Crawford is unable to show any prejudice. Were this testimony objected to, the State could have used the same certified copies that were used and admitted into evidence at the hearing on Crawford's habitual offender status. Because he can show neither deficiency nor prejudice, Crawford's claim fails. See Woodward, 843 So.2d at 7.