Gillespie v. State

SHARPNACK, Chief Judge.

Steve J. Gillespie appeals the sentence imposed by the trial court after Gillespie was tried in absentia and convicted of theft, a class D felony, and of being a habitual offender. We affirm.

Gillespie presents one issue for our review, which we restate as whether the trial court erred in sentencing Gillespie in absentia.

On February 28, 1992, Gillespie was charged with theft and intimidation threatening a forcible felony. On March 16, 1992, Gillespie pleaded not guilty. Also on March 16, 1992, the State withdrew the intimidation charge, and indigent counsel for Gillespie…