State v. Batchelor

OPINION

CONNOLLY, Judge.

Appellant challenges his sentence for first-degree assault, which was the longer of two sentences agreed to in his plea bargain and that was based on his failure to return for his scheduled sentencing date. Appellant argues that due process required the district court to make the findings outlined in State v. Austin before imposing the longer sentence. Appellant also argues that the district court abused its discretion by refusing to allow him to move to withdraw his guilty plea. Because the findings outlined in State v. Austin were not required and the district court…