Thomas v. State

HOBSON, Acting Chief Judge.

Appellant, Steven Thomas, entered a plea of nolo contendere to a charge of escape in violation of § 944.40 F.S., was ad*488judged guilty and sentenced to ten years imprisonment.

On May 1, 1973, when Thomas appeared before the lower court for appointment of counsel, he informed the court that he was 18 years old, had never been married, and that his parents’ names were Mr. and Mrs. James E. Thomas. He gave the court the address of his parents, which was recorded by the court reporter as being 123 North Linville, West Lane, Michigan. The next day Assistant State Attorney…