State v. Davis

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

A defendant has a right of appeal if he pleads guilty and the sentence exceeds the presumptive term set by N.C.G.S. 15A-1340.4 and if the judge was required to make findings as to aggravating and mitigating factors. N.C. Gen. Stat. 15A-1444(al) (Cum. Supp. 1981). Appeal under this subsection, however, is limited to the issue of whether the sentence entered is supported by evidence introduced at the trial and sentencing hearing. Id.

Defendant contends that the trial judge did not have authority to change the judgment in this case after it had been entered and after…