State v. North

On June 19, 1978, Jerry E. North (North), pleaded guilty to, and was convicted of, two offenses: count one, misdemeanor theft, in violation of sec. 943.20(1), Stats., and count two, uttering a forged check, in violation of sec. 943.38(2). The maximum penalty for misdemeanor theft was six months in the county jail, or a fine of $200, or both. Sec. 943.20(3) (a). The maximum penalty for forgery — uttering was ten years in prison or a fine of $5,000, or both. Sec. 943.38 (1). The court sentenced North to two and one-half years on the first count and six months, concurrent, on the second count.…