Diaz v. State

Joseph Diaz appeals his convictions for attempted first degree felony murder, false *1270imprisonment, and robbery with a weapon. We affirm.

First, we conclude that the trial court’s ruling on the defense motion for a continuance was well within the bounds of sound discretion.

Second, the offense of attempted first degree felony murder occurs “whenever an individual perpetrates or attempts to perpetrate an enumerated felony, and during the commission of the felony the individual commits, aids, or abets a specific overt act which could, but does not, cause the death of another....” Amlotte v. State,…