Maddox v. State

Barnes, Judge.

William Maddox appeals from his conviction for hijacking a motor vehicle, contending that the trial court erred by: (1) sentencing him as a recidivist when the State failed to give him written notice of its intent to seek such a sentence; (2) admitting his confession; and (3) not ordering a psychiatric evaluation. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

1. Maddox contends that the trial court could not sentence him as a recidivist because the State failed to notify him in writing that it intended to seek recidivist punishment. We find no merit in this enumeration.

OCGA § 17-10-2…