Murphy v. State

OPINION

CRONE, Judge.

Case Summary and Issue

David K. Murphy appeals the trial court's decision denying him educational credit time. Murphy contends that the trial court is the proper authority to determine whether to grant educational credit time for receiving his general educational development ("GED") diploma prior to sentencing. We agree with Murphy and therefore reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Facts and Procedural History

On August 19, 2008, the State charged Murphy with class B felony aggravated battery and class D felony strangulation. Murphy earned…