Matthews v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of burglary, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and aggravated battery. He appeals on the general grounds, and also contends the trial court erred by admitting his confession into evidence and by denying his motion to sever.

Around 1:00 a.m. appellant and Joseph Boneta were burglarizing a business firm in Atlanta when the police arrived after notification that a burglary might be in progress. Officer R. K. Batson observed a broken window where Boneta and appellant had gained entry to the offices being burglarized. Boneta and…