Elrod v. State

Jeffery Elrod appeals from the denial of his Rule 32, A.R.Cr.P., petition challenging his conviction for murder. One of the issues raised on appeal is whether the trial court failed to inform the appellant of the minimum and maximum possible sentences he could receive.

The following occurred during the guilty plea proceedings:

"[THE COURT:] Mr. Elrod, before I can accept your guilty plea, I need to make sure that you understand your rights, understand what you're doing and some other things.

"If you will recall back in January1 of this year here in this courthouse you were furnished with a…