Wells v. State
Supreme Court of Arkansas
1Opinion of the Court
John I. Purtle, Justice.
Appellant’s motion pursuant to A.R.Cr.P. Rule 37 was denied by the Circuit Court of Howard County without a hearing. On appeal it is contended that the trial court erred in failing to vacate or modify the sentence. We agree with the lower court’s decision.
On September 18, 1981, the appellant entered a plea of guilty to burglary and theft of property and second degree escape. He received a sentence of seven years on burglary and theft of property plus a two year sentence for second degree escape; the sentences to run consecutively. His timely motion pursuant to Rule 37…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Westbrook v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1979
- Bosnick v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1982
- Jones v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1980
- Houff v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1980
- Stevens v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1977