Republic of the Marshall Islands v Titus [2005] MHHC 2; Criminal Case 2005-007 (30 March 2005)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS

Criminal Case 2005-007

REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS

v

JUNIOR TITUS
Defendant

Appearances: Assistant Attorney General Whitlam Togame counsel for the Republic
Public Defender Elsie Hudson counsel for Defendant

Clerk: Esther Edmond
Reporter: Sepe Joash

CONVICTION AND SENTENCE

With respect to Defendant Junior Titus this matter came before the Court on Wednesday March 30, 2005 for entry of a guilty plea and consideration of a stipulated sentence agreement pursuant to rule 119(c).

Defendant was charged with Escape in violation of 31 MIRC 127. He was in custody after being found guilty in criminal case 2003-0008.

After questioning the Defendant and both counsel the Court makes the following findings:

1. The Defendant understands and knowingly and intelligently waives his right to trial.

2. The Defendant's plea of guilty is voluntarily made.

3. The Defendant understands the consequences of his plea and it is made after he has been provided with effective legal counsel. This includes an understanding that conviction will affect his sentence in criminal case 2003-0008 as required by criminal code section 189.

4. There is a factual basis for the plea.

The Court therefore ORDERS:

1. Defendant pleads guilty to escape.

2. Defendant is sentenced to 3 months in Majuro Jail in addition to any other sentence.

3. Defendant may be released on November 26, 2011.

Dated March 30, 2005

Richard Hickson
Associate Justice