Foote v. State

Ruffin, Judge.

Jeffery Foote appeals his conviction for entering an auto, arguing that he should have been granted a continuance or a new trial because he was ill during his jury trial. For reasons that follow, we affirm.

Foote’s trial began on February 15, 1999. On that day, Foote announced ready for trial, and the parties selected a jury. Following jury selection, Foote’s counsel informed the trial court that Foote was sick and needed “to be taken to a doctor.” Counsel reported that Foote was “shaking” and that his forehead “felt hot.” The trial court questioned Foote, who stated that he had…