State v. Thompson

Dwayne E. Thompson appeals from the circuit court order denying his motion for additional sentence credit. He argues that the circuit court erred in concluding that he was not entitled to credit for the time he was at the Ethan Allen School for Boys, in connection with a juvenile court commitment, while awaiting sentencing in the adult court. We agree and, therefore, reverse.

The facts are undisputed. On October 4, 1996, Thompson was arrested for operating a vehicle without the owner's consent, fleeing from an officer, and possession of marijuana. Although Thompson had turned eighteen…