Waddy v. State

Charles Waddy appeals the judgment and sentence imposed after a jury found him guilty of two counts of attempted manslaughter. Waddy contends that the court erred (1) in allowing certain expert testimony; (2) in denying his motion for mistrial, (3) in denying his motion for a judgment of acquittal; and (4) in sentencing him consecutively and in excess of the statutory maximum. We find no merit to any of these claims and affirm.

As to the first issue, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in allowing the testimony of Chris Trumble. There was testimony from several witnesses regarding the…