State v. Shije

OPINION

BUSTAMANTE, Judge.

{1} Katcv Shije (Defendant) appeals his sentence for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, arguing that the sentence impermissibly exceeded that prescribed by statute. For the reasons that follow, we affirm Defendant’s sentence.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

{2} A criminal information was filed June 14, 1996, charging Defendant with an open count of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The charges stemmed from the beating death of Jeffrey Lucero by Defendant, Defendant’s cousin, and Defendant’s brother.

{3} On February…