State v. Hoelzel

OPINION

WILLIS, Judge

The district court found appellant Richard A. Hoelzel guilty of felony burglary and gross-misdemeanor interference with a 911 call. The court stayed imposition of sentence on the gross misdemeanor count and refused to sentence on the felony count. The state appeals. Because we conclude that the district court’s refusal to sentence effectively stayed adjudication of the burglary count and that the stay was not supported by “special circumstances,” we reverse and remand for sentencing.

FACTS

In September 1999, respondent Richard A. Hoelzel entered his estranged wife’s…