Christian v. State

COLE, Judge.

We granted certiorari in this case to determine whether, prior to sentencing, a trial court may reconsider and vacate its order granting a criminal defendant a new trial.

The relevant facts may be recounted briefly. Christian was convicted on May 3, 1984, of daytime housebreaking, breaking and entering, and theft. A day later, and prior to sentencing, Christian filed a motion for a new trial. Christian’s motion alleged that the trial court erred in admitting certain testimony regarding statements Christian had made to the victim. Christian contended that the trial court should have…