Thomas v. State

OPINION

John Thomas was convicted, by jury verdict, of attempted escape from the Nevada State Prison where he was serving three consecutive ten-year sentences for burglary, robbery and escape. A consecutive sentence of twelve (12) years was imposed as enhanced punishment because Thomas was adjudicated to be an habitual criminal.

In this appeal Thomas asks that we reverse because of (1) infirmities regarding proof of his prior convictions; (2) the failure of the trial judge to give a requested jury instruction; and, (3) erroneous information in the parole and probation report.

1. The validity of…