Bell v. Leeke

James Bell, age nineteen, plead guilty to breaking into a motor vehicle, larceny, and an accessory after the fact to armed robbery. He was sentenced to “be confined in the State Penitentiary for a period of nine (9) years with the direction (he) be confined in the facility of the Youthful Offender until (he) reached (his) twenty-third birthday.” Appellant prosecutes this action for post conviction relief contending the sentence of the trial court exceeded statutory authority.

Appellant argues the trial judge implicitly found that the appellant would benefit from Youthful Offender, treatment…