McWilliams v. State

John Wesley McWilliams was indicted for the offenses of burglary in the third degree and theft of a motor vehicle, which is theft of property in the first degree. Prior to the date of trial, McWilliams requested youthful offender status. His request was granted, and he entered a guilty plea in each case. The trial court sentenced him to 2 years' imprisonment in each case, with 12 months of the sentence to be served at a youth center, the balance suspended, with 3 years' probation. The sentences were ordered to run concurrently. McWilliams's motion to grant probation or for reduction of…