Baker v. State

Jerry Dewitt Baker, the appellant, was convicted of theft by deception in the first degree and was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment. This sentence was "split" and he was ordered to serve three years in incarceration and the balance of the sentence on probation. The appellant raises eight issues on this direct appeal of his conviction.

I

The appellant, in his brief to this Court, contends that "the trial court abused its discretion and erred by refusing to enforce [a] plea bargain agreement." Appellant's brief at 11. The appellant alleges that on the morning of the second and final day of the…