Parker v. State

John A. Fogeeman, Justice.

On March 2, 1971, appellant entered a plea of guilty to a charge of first degree murder, having previously pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity on January 18, 1971. In the interim, he was committed to the Arkansas State Hospital for 30 days for observation and examination. The hospital report included a finding that appellant was not mentally ill to the extent of legal irresponsibility at the time of the examination and probably not at the time of the alleged commission of the offense charged. Before accepting the plea of guilty, the trial judge…