State v. Arnold

OPINION

PARKER, Judge.

This sentencing appeal involves the authority of the trial court to extend probation beyond the limits of the statutory term for the offense. Appellant Kenneth Arnold was convicted in 1977 and was sentenced to five years (execution stayed). In May 1985 he was ordered to pay restitution or serve 90 days in jail. On appeal Arnold contends the trial court’s action was improper because it had no further authority over him as he had completed serving his sentence. We agree and reverse.

FACTS

On July 1, 1977, Arnold pleaded guilty to theft in violation of Minn.Stat. § 609.52,…