People v. Thomas

Lester Thomas appeals the denial of his motion for post-conviction review of sentence pursuant to 1971 Perm. Supp., C.R.S. 1963, 40-1-510(1)(f). We reverse.

Appellant was charged with attempted burglary under 1967 Perm. Supp., C.R.S. 1963, 40-3-5, and 1967 Perm. Supp., C.R.S. 1963, 40-25-1. On July 13, 1972, he was convicted by a jury of this offense, and on August 21, 1972, he was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than eight and one-half nor more than ten years.

Appellant filed notice of appeal from this judgment of conviction on September 8, 1972. While his appeal was pending,…