Gladden v. State

Pbr Curiam.

This appeal is devoid of merit. The appellant entered pleas of nolo contendere to three informations, charging him with forgery and false pretenses, in the Circuit Court for Freder ick County before Chief Judge Schnauffer, sitting without a jury. He received sentences that totaled two years and six months, and has appealed.

He contends that: (1) his pleas of nolo contendere were not made with a clear and intelligent understanding of their nature and effect; (2) he was denied the aid and advice of counsel; and (3) the sentences imposed were excessive and, therefore, cruel and unusual.