Stephenson v. State

Ruffin, Judge.

Charles Stephenson, Renee Humphries, Matthew Rider, and Michael Hyatt were indicted on two counts of burglary. Following a jury trial, Stephenson was convicted on both counts. He appeals his judgment of conviction and the denial of his motion for new trial. For reasons which follow, we affirm.

1. Stephenson contends the trial court erred in denying his motion for a continuance because he had inadequate time to confer with his attorney in the time between her appointment and the commencement of trial. The transcript shows that Stephenson’s attorney was appointed 12 days prior to…