State v. Scott

STARCHER, Chief Justice.

In this appeal from the Circuit Court of Wood County, a young criminal defendant contends that he was improperly sentenced on two criminal convictions. The young defendant contends that the circuit court did not properly give him credit for the days he spent in pre-sentencing custody. The young defendant argues that the circuit court’s sentencing order improperly deprived the defendant of an early appearance before the Parole Board.

As set forth below, we agree and reverse the circuit court’s sentencing order.1

I

Facts & Background

On February 28, 1998, 18-year-old…