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The state court of appeals denied a Putnam County man’s appeal of drug charges. Merle Aaron Degroat was found guilty by a Putnam County Criminal Court in the 2015 case. Charges included the manufacture of methamphetamine and burglary of a motor vehicle. Degroat argued that he did not receive effective counsel in the case. The court disagreed. “Petitioner has not ... Read More »