State v. Arrington

DAVIS, Judge.

*782This case requires us to revisit the question of which types of issues may be the *846subject of a valid stipulation by a defendant in connection with a plea agreement. James Edward Arrington ("Defendant") appeals from his convictions for assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, felony failure to appear, and attaining the status of a habitual felon. Because we conclude that the trial court improperly accepted Defendant's stipulation as to an issue of law, we vacate its judgment and remand for further proceedings.

Factual and Procedural Background

On 5 May 2014, Defendant…