Sears v. Commonwealth

JONES, Justice.

REMANDING WITH DIRECTIONS TO VACATE JUDGMENT AND TO COMPLY WITH PRESENTENCE REQUIREMENTS

On a jury trial, Sears was found guilty of three charges of first-degree robbery, and one charge of second-degree escape. On the three counts of first-degree robbery, the jury fixed Sears’ punishment at confinement in the penitentiary at 15 years, 18 years, and 18 years respectively. On the second-degree escape charge, it fixed his punishment at confinement in the penitentiary for a term of 5 years. In conformity with the jury’s verdict, the trial court sentenced Sears on each conviction. He…