State v. Regenold

OPINION

BERCH, Chief Justice.

¶ 1 A defendant in a noncapital ease “may not appeal from a judgment or sentence that is entered pursuant to a plea agreement or an admission to a probation violation.” Ariz. Rev.Stat. (“A.R.S.”) § 13-4033(B) (2010). We have been asked to decide whether a defendant who pleads guilty but later contests an alleged probation violation may appeal the resulting sentence. We hold that A.R.S § 13-4033(B) does not limit the right of appeal in such circumstances.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2 Christopher Michael Regenold was indicted for one count of luring a minor for *379s…