State v. Bias

Pursuant to a plea bargain and sentence recommendation agreement, Christopher Bias pled guilty and was convicted of one count of grand theft. The district court rejected the sentence recommendations which included Bias’ request for a withheld judgment. Instead, Bias was sentenced to an indeterminate term not to exceed five years in the custody of the Board of Correction. The judge did retain jurisdiction for 120 days. This would allow him to release Bias on probation after four months of incarceration. On appeal, Bias contends the district court abused its sentencing discretion by not…