State v. Nichols

Defendant Nichols appeals the sentence imposed by the District Court, Fifth Judicial District, after his conviction on charges of felony kidnapping and misdemeanor assault. The District Court sentenced Nichols to:

1. Ten years at the State Prison for felony kidnapping;

2. Six months at the State Prison for misdemeanor assault;

3. Ten years at the State Prison for use of a firearm while engaged in the commission of felony kidnapping (all sentences to be served consecutively).

The District Court further designated the defendant-appellant a dangerous offender for the purpose of parole eligibility…