People v. Adkisson

Ricky L. Adkisson, the defendant, entered blind pleas of guilty in the circuit court of Knox County to two charges of attempt murder. Judgments of guilty were entered on the pleas and the defendant was sentenced to two concurrent terms of imprisonment of not less than 40 nor more than 50 years. From these convictions and sentences imposed thereon the defendant appeals.

On May 18, 1977, the defendant was charged by information with one count of rape and two counts of attempt murder. This court directs its attention to the attempt murder counts. One count charged the defendant with the intent to…