State v. Parker

The question in this case is whether the sentencing court committed reversible error by failing to properly calculate the standard range sentence before imposing an exceptional sentence. We conclude it did err, reverse the contrary holding by the Court of Appeals, vacate the sentence, and remand for resentencing following correct calculation of the standard ranges.

FACTS

On September 1, 1993 the State charged Larry Parker *185with one count of first degree rape of a child and two counts of first degree child molestation for sexually abusing his ex-girlfriend’s children. The information alleged…