Kelley v. State

Two issues are raised by the defendant: (1) Did the trial court lose jurisdiction to sentence the defendant on his plea of guilty by failing to expressly pronounce guilt; and (2) did the trial court abuse its discretion in sentencing? A third issue relating to modification of the sentence is considered as a result of the'examination of the record by this court.

Did the trial court lack jurisdiction to impose sentence?

The defendant was initially arraigned on one count of forgery. The case ultimately proceeded to trial on January 7, 1969, on an amended information which alleges seven counts of…