Arnold v. Commonwealth

JONES, Justice.

The principal question for decision is whether the failure of the trial court to follow mandatory presentencing procedures requires the remand of this case for proper sentencing.

Nathaniel Arnold was convicted of shooting a security guard in the face while committing a robbery. He was convicted of armed robbery and assault. A judgment was entered sentencing him to two concurrent 20-year terms of imprisonment. From that judgment Arnold appeals.

Arnold’s contention is simply that this case must be remanded for resentencing. In support of his argument, he relies on this court’s…