Vickla v. State

OPINION

SCHELLHAS, Judge.

Appellant challenges the district court’s denial of postconviction relief, arguing primarily that the district court erred in sentencing him to the statutory maximum under the career-offender statute. Because we conclude that appellant’s sentence is unreasonable and excessive, we reverse and remand for resentencing.

FACTS

Based on allegations that appellant William Paul Vickla and his girlfriend deposited, or attempted to deposit, counterfeit checks, respondent State of Minnesota charged appellant with aiding and abetting offering a forged check over $2,500 in violation…