State of Maine v. Crystal Palmer

[¶ 1] Crystal Palmer appeals from a judgment of conviction for endangering the welfare of a child (Class D), 17-A M.R.S. § 554(1)(C), (3) (2014), 1 entered in the District Court (Lewiston, Ende, J.) following a final hearing on her deferred disposition. Palmer contends that the court erred when it found that her deferment was “unsuccessful” and imposed a sentencing alternative. We agree, vacate the judgment, and remand to the trial court for further proceedings.

I. BACKGROUND

[¶ 2] On June 24, 2014, Palmer was charged with one count of endangering the welfare of a child, 17-A M.R.S. §…