Geary v. COM. OF KENTUCKY

OPINION AND ORDER

In April 2000, Appellant, Edward Geary, was convicted by a Hopkins County jury of manufacturing methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, second offense. Prior to the penalty phase, Appellant waived his right to jury sentencing and sought sentencing by the circuit court. The Commonwealth objected. Ultimately, the parties agreed that the Commonwealth would waive its right to appeal the denial of jury sentencing and Appellant would waive his right to appeal any errors which may have occurred during the guilt phase of trial. Thereafter, on June 5, 2000, the trial…