Keller v. State

CARDINE, Justice.

Appellant Michael J. Keller appeals from the denial of his motion to correct sentence.

The issue in this appeal is whether Rule 15(c), W.R.Cr.P., requires a trial judge to advise a defendant that restitution may be imposed in sentencing as an element of the maximum possible penalty.

We reverse.

FACTS

Keller was arraigned on November 30, 1984, on a charge of destruction of property in violation of § 6-3-201, W.S.1977. At the arraignment, the trial judge informed Keller of the charge and the possible penalty as follows:

“THE COURT: So, to summarize, Mr. Keller, you have been charged…