Richardson v. State

LILES, Acting Chief Judge.

Appellant was charged with larceny of an automobile, and entered a plea of guilty. He was sentenced to three years in prison. Prior to the sentencing, he had spent 116 days in jail. After his imprisonment for the three year term, appellant filed a motion asking the trial court to give him credit for the 116 days previously spent in jail. The trial court denied this motion and the appellant entered this appeal.

Florida Statute 921.161, F.S.A. is controlling on this point. This statute reads in pertinent part as follows:

“However, a judge imposing such a sentence may…