State v. Thomas

STEELMAN, Judge.

Where the trial court’s order for satellite-based monitoring (SBM) of defendant was based upon improper findings of fact, this matter is remanded for a new SBM hearing.

*632I. Factual and Procedural History

Franklin Roosevelt Thomas, Sr., (defendant) was either dating or married to the mother of A.B., age 11 at the time of trial. A.B. disclosed that defendant had “touch[ed] her inappropriately.” Defendant was indicted on two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child. Pursuant to a plea agreement, defendant pled guilty to one count of indecent liberties. The trial court…