Spitler v. State

OPINION

ROBB, Judge.

Case Summary and Issue

Following a guilty plea, Scott Spitler was convicted of aiding escape, a Class C felony, and sentenced to eight years, with seven years to be executed at the Department of Correction ("DOC") and the remainder suspended to probation. Spitler appeals his sentence, contending that it is inappropriate in light of the nature of his offense and his character. Concluding that his sentence is not inappropriate, we affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

For approximately five years prior to August 2008, Spitler was a corrections offi-eer at Rockville Correctional…