State v. Starr

HAYS, Chief Justice.

On September 5, 1972, appellant entered a plea of guilty to the crime of second degree murder. A hearing in mitigation was held, at which various people testified concerning the character and background of appellant. On September 25, 1972, the court entered a judgment of guilt and sentenced appellant to a term of 30 years to life in the Arizona State Prison. This appeal followed.'

Appellant raises three issues for resolution: (1) that the sentence imposed is excessive and an abuse of discretion, (2) that the appellant was not allowed to exercise his right of allocution, and…