State v. Perry-Coutcher

Arnold-Burger, J.;

Sandra Perry-Coutcher challenges the district court’s order mandating that she attend a community corrections drug treatment program. Because the court had no statutory authority to sentence her to a community corrections program, we reverse and remand the case for resentencing.

Perry-Coutcher was convicted of attempted possession of opiates in violation of K.S.A. 21-3301 and sentenced to 18 months of probation with an underlying prison term of 9 months. The district court also ordered her to complete mandatory drug treatment for up to 18 months pursuant to K.S.A. 21-4729,…