State v. Owens

Royse, J.:

Wjlliam D. Owens III appeals the district court’s imposition of consecutive multiple sentences and its denial of his motion to modify sentences. Owens contends that the district court erred by assuming that his sentences had to run consecutively.

Owens was charged in 91 CR 1929 with one count of misdemeanor theft, one count of attempted misdemeanor theft, and one. count of possession of cocaine. He posted bond and was released pending trial.

A few months later, Owens was charged in 92 CR 396 with one count of possession of cocaine. This alleged crime occurred while Owens was out on…