State v. Diaz

¶1 Felix Diaz appeals from two orders of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County, excluding witness testimony and denying Diaz’s motion to dismiss for violation of his right to a speedy trial. Diaz also alleges ineffective assistance of counsel. We affirm the District Court and reject Diaz’s ineffective assistance of counsel claim.

¶2 We restate and address the issues on appeal as follows:

¶3 1. Did the District Court abuse its discretion by excluding the testimony of Jonathan Comes At Night?

¶4 2. Did Diaz receive ineffective assistance of counsel due to counsel's failure to procure…