State v. Statton

TROUT, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from the district judge’s Order Relinquishing Jurisdiction and Order Denying Motion For Reconsideration of Sentence.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The facts and issues presented in this case are similar to those presented in State v. Coassolo, 136 Idaho 138, 30 P.3d 293 (2001).

Jay Statton (“Statton”) pleaded guilty to first-degree arson and was sentenced to a unified term of imprisonment of ten years with two years determinate. Pursuant to I.C. § 19-2601(4), the district judge retained jurisdiction for 180 days and placed Statton in the “rider”…