People v. Payne

The defendants-appellants pled guilty to charges of burglary, theft and possession of cannabis. Defendant Payne, was sentenced to two to ten years on two burglary and theft charges, and one to three years on the possession charge, all sentences to run concurrently. Defendant Lyell received concurrent two- to six-year sentences on three burglary and theft charges and no sentence on the possession charge. The sentences were imposed pursuant to plea negotiations. The defendants filed separate appeals from these judgments, which appeals have been consolidated for purposes of review.

On appeal the…