State v. Lee

HAYS, Justice.

Charles Lee, Jr., was indicted for the crime of armed robbery. A.R.S. § 13-641; § 13-643. On the morning that the trial was to commence, the judge granted the state’s motion to add the allegation of a prior conviction and ruled that certain statements of Lee were voluntary and admissible. That afternoon, defense counsel indicated to the court that Lee wished to plead guilty to the charge. While the trial judge was aware that as a part of this plea, the state agreed not to proceed with the allegation of a prior conviction, the knowledge of the court is demonstrated only by the…