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      A man who lived nearby heard Sherrie’s screams. He came outside with his

gun and fired four warning shots. Appellant and his companions took off in the

stolen truck. The police soon arrived.

      When the police tried to stop him, appellant continued to drive, and a chase

ensued. Several local law enforcement agencies eventually took part in the pursuit.

Appellant refused to stop even after two spike strips were deployed, and he was

driving only on the vehicle’s rims. Appellant hit a civilian vehicle during the

pursuit. He stopped only when the stolen truck became disabled. Appellant then

fled on foot but was apprehended by police and arrested. Appellant gave three

statements to the police overthe next few days. He admitted to being the driver of

the truck, to intending to steal the four wheelers, and to fleeing from the police.

Appellant denied that he brandished the gun, maintaining that it was one of his

friends who had the weapon.

      Appellant was indicted for two offenses of aggravated robbery.          One

indictment identified Vernon as the complainant and the other identified Sherrie as

the complainant. Appellant pleaded guilty to each offense, requesting that a jury

determine his punishment.

      The Whiteheads and Reed each testified at the punishment hearing regarding

the events surrounding the robberies and how each had been affected by the

crimes. A number of police officers also testified, describing the high