People v. Strong

Appellant, Donald Strong, pleaded guilty to the crime of burglary in the first degree, in violation of 1965 Perm. Supp., C.R.S. 1963, 40-3-5, 1 and was sentenced to the state penitentiary to a term of eighteen to twenty years. Pursuant to section 18-1-409, C.R.S. 1973, he now appeals his sentence. We have concluded that the sentence is excessive and should be reduced. Accordingly, we reverse and remand to the district court for the imposition of a new sentence.

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The burglary occurred on January 15, 1972. A Denver resident reported that her home had been broken into and a television set and…