Opinion ID: 1670877
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Probation and Parole

Text: ¶ 24. Reeder next complains that he was not informed prior to court that his sentence for armed robbery would be ten years without benefit of probation or parole. He notes that the petition to enter a guilty plea does not mention parole or probation, nor does it differentiate between the sentences for armed robbery and kidnapping. Rather, it merely provides that the State would recommend a sentence of ten years ¶ 25. The trial judge asked Reeder, [d]o you understand that the State will make a recommendation as to a sentence in your case? to which he responded affirmatively. She then asked Reeder, [w]hat do you understand they will recommend? Reeder answered, Ten years. The following exchange then occurred between the trial judge and the district attorney: BY THE COURT: Is that on each charge? BY MR. MILLER: Yes, ma'am. BY THE COURT: To run concurrently? BY MR. MILLER: Yes, ma'am. BY THE COURT: And the armed robbery, the ten years would be without parole. BY MR. MILLER: That's right.... ¶ 26. The trial judge clearly advised Reeder he would not be eligible for parole. She asked him [s]o it's been explained to you that only a jury can give you life on cases like this? Reeder answered affirmatively. The trial judge advised Reeder that if the jury were unable to agree on a sentence in the matter, the court would sentence him. She then told Reeder, It would have to be something less than your life expectancy; but, because it is an armed robbery, whatever sentence you got, you would have to serve it without parole. You have to serve each and every day of it. Do you understand that? (emphasis added). Reeder indicated he understood.