State v. Reed

Rees, J.:

Defendant Cleveland Reed, Jr. was sentenced to consecutive terms of imprisonment pursuant to K.S.A. 1984 Supp. 21-4608(4) for felony convictions in two prosecutions against him. On appeal he asserts the trial court’s application of mandatory consecutive sentences under K.S.A. 1984 Supp. 21-4608(4) was erroneous. We agree.

On December 1, 1982, Reed was charged with attempted burglary, a class E felony, in violation of K.S.A. 21-3301, 21-3715 (Case No. 82-CR-2031). He was released on bond pending his appearance at preliminary hearing scheduled for April 8, 1983. On April 10, 1983, Reed…