Siniard v. State

The appellant was convicted of first degree burglary in violation of § 13A-7-5, Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced as a habitual offender to 40 years' imprisonment in the state penitentiary and was fined $5,000. Two issues are raised on appeal.

I

The appellant maintains that the trial court erred to reversal in denying his August 27, 1984, motion for a continuance. It is well established law that a motion for continuance is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court. Dawkins v. State, 455 So.2d 220 (Ala.Cr.App. 1984). Unless there is a clear showing of abuse of discretion, its…