Fulghum v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was convicted of the offense of cruelty to children (a two-year-old child). She was sentenced to serve 20 years (3 in confinement and the remainder on probation) and she appeals. Held:

1. Defendant contends the trial court erred in denying a motion for continuance because counsel did not have sufficient time to prepare a defense. We disagree.

“The time for preparation of a case generally is a matter lying within the discretion of the trial judge. Reviewing courts, when called upon, have to review the exercise of that discretion. The theme that runs through…