State v. Manning

Rogg, J.:

George Manning pled guilty to felony theft in violation of K.S.A. 21-3701. A sentencing hearing was held on May 10,1996, at which time defense counsel told the court that Manning had committed the theft while on parole for Missouri convictions.

The State claimed that defendant was not on parole but, rather, an escapee at the time he committed the felony theft. The State argued that the sentencing court was required to sentence Manning to consecutive sentences regardless of whether Manning was on parole or an escapee.

The district court sentenced Manning to 14 months’ imprisonment.…