State v. Trout

Defendant pleaded guilty to robbery and to shooting with intent to kill, wound, or maim. The court imposed concurrent sentences of 10 to 20 years. Defendant appeals. He complains that the sentences are excessive.

At the arraignment of defendant for sentencing, the court on its own motion without objection ordered incorporation of the presentence report into the record. The report sets out the following information: Defendant, age 20, stated: “.... I needed money .... The first time I went in that place I got some matches and then later on I went in to get a package of cigarettes and the…