State v. Dietsch

¶1 Robert Lee Colton Dietsch (Dietsch) appeals his conviction from the Twenty-First Judicial District, Ravalli County. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

¶2 We address the following issues on appeal:

¶3 Whether the District Court abused its discretion in denying Dietsch’s request for a transfer to Youth Court?

¶4 Whether the District Court imposed a lawful sentence?

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND

¶5 In February 2011,17-year old Dietsch convinced 12-year old C.C., and her friend to join Dietsch and two of his friends at his mother’s home. Dietsch’s mother was away for several days…