State v. Hodges

The State of Washington appeals an exceptional sentence below the standard range imposed on Lisa Hodges following her conviction at a stipulated trial for one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. The State argues that the record fails to support the reasons given for the exceptional sentence, that the reasons given for the exceptional sentence do not justify a departure from the standard sentencing range, and that the sentence imposed on Hodges is clearly too lenient. We reverse.

The Everett Police arrested Hodges in September 1990 for selling cocaine out of…