Strong v. State

OPINION

MAY, Judge.

Michael Strong asks us to order a new sentencing hearing, arguing the trial court erroneously concluded it could not suspend his minimum sentence for attempted robbery. 1 We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Strong was charged with Class B felony robbery, Class B felony confinement, Class C felony battery, and Class D felony pointing a firearm. The day Strong's trial was to begin, defense counsel argued to the trial court that all the counts would have to merge if Strong were convicted after a trial, and therefore suggested the case could be disposed of without trial if…