State v. Pearson

McFADDEN, Acting Judge, Retired.

The criminal defendant Lewis M. Pearson was initially charged with robbery, a felony which carries a potential sentence of five years to life. I.C. §§ 18-6501, -6503. Following amendment of the charge to one of aggravated battery, Pearson waived a preliminary hearing. Pursuant to a plea bargain, Pearson pleaded guilty to aggravated battery. Punishments under the applicable statutes for that crime include a maximum fine of $500 and/or imprisonment of up to fifteen years. See I.C. §§ 18-907 and -908 (1979).

The criminal information charging aggravated battery…