State v. Godfrey

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Stegall, J.;

While fleeing from an attempted traffic stop, God-frey struck and killed Jordan Dodgen. Ultimately Godfrey was charged with and pled guilty to first-degree felony murder and aggravated battery. The plea agreement contained a provision stating: “At the time of sentencing the Parties agree to recommend that the defendant serve his sentence at Larned State Hospital, with all sentences to run concurrently without any departures.”

At the first scheduled sentencing, Godfrey requested and received a continuance on the grounds that he intended to…