State v. Stiles

¶1 James Michael Stiles (Stiles) appeals from the sentence imposed in the Thirteenth Judicial District, Yellowstone County, following his conviction for felony theft. We reverse and remand with instructions.

¶2 We restate the issue as follows:

¶3 Did the District Court impose improper probation conditions on Stiles?

BACKGROUND

¶4 In late December 2004, Stiles began negotiating by phone and email with a Wyoming car dealership regarding the pin-chase of a Chevrolet Monte Carlo Intimidator. The car dealership ultimately shipped the vehicle to Stiles in Billings, and Stiles told them that his credit…