State v. Stenseth

¶ 1. Rodney Stenseth appeals an amended judgment of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion for a new sentencing hearing. Stenseth argues: (1) the State breached the plea agreement by implying the court should follow the sentence recommended by the presentence investigation report, rather than the sentence recommended by the plea agreement, and (2) he is entitled to a new sentencing hearing because his sentence was modified in his absence. We disagree with both of Stenseth's arguments and affirm the judgment and order.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2. The State charged Stenseth on January 16,…