State v. Hilderbrand

The defendant was sentenced to imprisonment for 2 to 6 years for possession of a forged check with intent to defraud. He has appealed and contends the sentencing procedure was erroneous and the sentence was excessive.

The check involved in this case was for $20. It was dated August 16, 1971, and drawn on the account of Webb Richard in the Bank of Hyannis. The check was cashed at Ranchland Conoco of Hyannis, Nebraska.

The defendant was originally charged with uttering the forged check. On September 27, 1973, the defendant was arraigned before Judge Stuart. The information was amended at that…