State v. Loye

TERNUS, Justice.

The defendant, Theresa Loye, pled guilty to possession of marijuana, two counts of possession of burglar’s tools, ongoing criminal conduct, and seven counts of third-degree burglary. After an unsuccessful effort in drug court, she was sent to prison on consecutive sentences totaling more than sixty-four years. Loye appealed, claiming her guilty plea was invalid and her sentences were illegal. The court of appeals dismissed Loye’s appeal, agreeing with the State that Loye had waived her right to appeal.

On further review, we conclude Loye did not waive her right to appeal.…