State v. Sandefer

Paul Scott Sandefer appeals his standard range sentence for child molestation contending the sentencing court improperly penalized his exercise of his right to a jury trial. The State contends Sandefer’s standard range sentence is not appealable. We review Sandefer’s sentencing to determine whether his constitutional rights were violated, find no error, and affirm.

Sandefer was convicted after a jury trial on one count of first degree child molestation. The State requested an exceptional sentence based on the particular vulnerability of the victim. Defense counsel objected to the…