State v. Cuen

OPINION

EUBANK, Judge.

The question raised by the state in this appeal is: “[w]hen consecutive sentences are imposed, may the sentencing court give double credit for presentence time served?” We answer the state’s question in the negative, and vacate the sentence and remand for resentencing.

The underlying facts of this case are set out more fully in our prior opinion, State v. Cuen, 153 Ariz. 382, 736 P.2d 1194 (App.1987). Cuen was originally convicted on three counts: Count I, sexual abuse; Count II, sexual abuse; and Count III, theft of property of a value exceeding $1,000. The trial court…