State v. Cook

OPINION

SEDGWICK, Judge.

On November 2, 1983 the defendant was convicted of kidnapping and aggravated robbery. Under the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines the sentences must run concurrently for a presumptive prison sentence of 36 months. The trial court departed from the guidelines by doubling the presumptive sentence. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

On July 11, 1983, near Nicollet and Franklin in South Minneapolis Gary Hofs-tad was robbed at gun point by two men who forced their way into his car and took control. After travelling a short distance, the accomplice, who was driving, slowed down and…