Diaz v. State

Smith, Presiding Judge.

Alexander Diaz appeals from his convictions on two counts of attempting to hijack a motor vehicle, four counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and criminal trespass. In his sole enumeration of error, Diaz contends the trial court should have granted his motion to sever his trial from that of his co-defendant, Oracio Villagomez.1 Finding no merit in this argument, we affirm.

Whether to sever the trials of co-defendants is a matter of discretion with the trial judge, and, absent abuse, his decision will not be disturbed by…