Diaz v. State

Alfredo Armando Diaz appeals his conviction for first degree murder and other offenses. We affirm.

Defendant-appellant Diaz first contends that he is entitled to a new trial, or to have his first degree murder conviction reduced to the crime of second degree murder. During the initial effort to try defendant’s case in December of 1999, the trial judge decided to terminate proceedings after voir dire, but before jury selection began. Subsequently, the defendant’s case was tried by a different trial judge, resulting in the defendant’s conviction of first degree murder and other charges.…