State v. Gowin

This is an appeal from the imposition of sentence upon appellant Phillip Wayne Gowin following a plea of guilty to the charge of robbery and entry of judgment of conviction. No appeal is taken from the judgment of conviction and the sole question presented is the alleged abuse of discretion by the trial judge in sentencing appellant to a term of life imprisonment.

Appellant was initially charged with the crime of robbery involving the use or threat of use of a firearm. A later amendment struck any reference to use or threat of use of a firearm. Plaintiff was at that time also charged with an…