State v. Thompson

HAYS, Chief Justice.

This case is before us on an appeal to the Court of Appeals, which transferred it to us under the erroneous impression that it lacked jurisdiction. That court should have retained and decided the case. State v. Howell, 107 Ariz. 300, 486 P.2d 782 (1971). However, since the case was sent to us before that decision, and in order to avoid further delay by sending it back, we are deciding it on the merits.

The defendant, Frederick Charles Thompson, was charged with robbery, but a plea bargain was made and the information was amended to charge grand theft from the person, to…