State v. Hasson

OPINION

OROZCO, Judge.

¶ 1 Petitioner, Isaac Hasson pled guilty to transportation of methamphetamine for sale. He was sentenced to an aggravated term of thirteen years. The issue we must decide is whether Hasson’s sentence is a “flat time” sentence, i.e., whether he must serve thirteen calendar years before his release, or whether Hasson is eligible to earn release credits. For the reasons set forth below, we hold that Hasson’s sentence is “flat time,” and therefore he must serve thirteen calendar years.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 In exchange for dismissal of four drug related counts and an allegation that…