State v. Tibbetts

HENDERSON, Justice.

ACTION/FACTS

Appellant Michael Tibbetts was charged on February 24,1977, with three complaints of assault and battery, third-degree burglary, and assault with a dangerous weapon without intent to kill. Appellant Tibbetts applied for, and received, court-appointed counsel. After preliminary hearing proceedings, he was bound over on the latter two charges. On February 25, 1977, appellant Tibbetts escaped and remained at large until March 14, 1977, when he voluntarily returned to custody. Appellant entered a guilty plea on May 2, 1977, to the burglary and assault with a…