McConnell v. State

OPINION

BARKER, Justice.

INTRODUCTION

We granted the appeal in this case to decide whether the sentences imposed by the trial court pursuant to a plea bargain agreement that exceeded provisions of the Criminal Sentencing Reform Act of 1989 are illegal. We have examined the record and considered the arguments of the parties as well as applicable law. We conclude that the sentences imposed were outside the trial court’s jurisdiction and were therefore illegal. Accordingly, we vacate appellant’s sentences and remand this case to the trial court for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

BACKGROUND