The opinion of the court was delivered by
LOCKETT, J.:
The district judge imposed maximum sentences of 15 years to life on each count of second-degree murder, but failed to state whether the sentences were to run concurrently or consecutively. Subsequently, the trial court ordered the sentences to run consecutively. Royse appeals, claiming the district judge had no jurisdiction at that time to enhance his sentence by ordering the sentences be served consecutively...
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