Chapman v. State

Chapman appeals the denial of his motion to correct an illegal sentence. The written judgment reflects that Chapman was sentenced to 30.375 months in prison followed by five years probation. He contends that the probationary part of his sentence was illegal because it was not specifically pronounced during his sentencing hearing. We affirm. The trial court’s original oral pronouncement was ambiguous and that ambiguity was subsequently clarified at the time the trial court denied Chapman’s motion.

Chapman was initially charged with traf ficking in methamphetamine 1 and possession of a firearm…