Commonwealth v. Stagner

GRAVES, Justice.

James L. Stagner was indicted in the Christian Circuit Court on charges of theft by unlawful taking over $300, receiving stolen property over $300, operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license, third offense, and first-degree persistent felony offender. Following a trial, the case was submitted to the jury with instructions on felony and misdemeanor theft.1 While the jury deliberated, Stagner and the Commonwealth entered into a plea agreement pursuant to which Stagner pled guilty to the felony charge of theft over $300 and an amended charge of PFO II, in exchange for a…