State v. French

Knudson, J.:

Randall L. French appeals the imposition of a departure sentence by the district court. French contends that the aggravating factors relied upon by the district court were not supported by evidence, nor were they substantial and compelling.

We vacate the sentence imposed and remand for resentencing. French was initially charged with four counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and one count of sexual battery. Pursuant to a plea bargain, French pled no contest to three counts of indecent solicitation of a child, contrary to K.S.A. 21-3510, a severity level 7, person…