Malicoat v. Commonwealth

OPINION OF THE COURT

Appellant questions his conviction for first-degree bail jumping, KRS 520.070, and for being a first-degree persistent felony offender, KRS 532.080. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Appellant was indicted during the summer of 1980 for third-degree burglary. His trial date was set for August 21, 1980, and he was released on a $10,000 bail bond. On August 21, 1980, appellant appeared in court without an attorney. The trial court continued his bond and scheduled his next appearance for December 2, 1980.

*641On December 2, 1980, appellant’s case was called in open court; he…