Court Opinion

ID: 9939003
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2024-02-09 19:04:42.282563+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T13:37:39.487190
License: Public Domain

While I agree with the majority's decision with regard to the pistol possession charge, I must dissent from the majority's reversal of the manslaughter charge. "The trial judge's decision to consolidate is entitled to great deference and will not be overturned unless there is an abuse of discretion.Hill v. State, 481 So.2d 419 (Ala.Crim.App. 1985)." Gladdenv. State, 551 So.2d 1141 (Ala.Crim.App. 1989). I do not believe the trial court abused his discretion by consolidating the pistol possession and the manslaughter charges for trial.See Rule 13.3, A.R.Crim.P. Therefore, I concur in part and dissent in part. *Page 33