Pendleton v. the State

DOYLE, Chief Judge.

Karl Pendleton appeals the denial of his motion to modify his sentence. For the reasons that follow, we reverse and remand the case.

Pendleton was charged with six counts of criminal attempt to commit armed robbery, burglary, six counts of aggravated assault with intent to rob, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, kidnapping with bodily injury, and five counts of false imprisonment. In February 2008, 1 he entered a nonnegotiated guilty plea and was sentenced to serve ten years. 2 On October 27, 2008, Pendleton filed a motion to modify his sentence, to…