Beasley v. the State.

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of Beasley's amended motion for new trial. It held that Beasley failed to establish prejudice from counsel's failure to object to comments concerning his silence, failed to preserve his challenge to the habitation instruction and could not show plain error, and failed to show deficient performance concerning the instruction or temporary courtroom closure. The court also independently found the evidence sufficient to support the convictions.