State v. Miguel

HAIRE, Judge.

Appellant, Edwin Miguel, and one Perkins Scott were charged by separate informations with burglary, first degree, and grand theft. For reasons not here pertinent, the Maricopa County Public Defender, attorney for both defendants, moved to consolidate their cases for trial. The motion was granted, and the trials consolidated. After a jury trial, appellant Miguel was convicted of burglary, first degree, and petty theft, receiving a sentence of not less than five years nor more than ten years on the burglary conviction.

On appeal from this conviction and sentence, Miguel raises…