State v. Rowell

OPINION

RANSOM, Justice.

1. Donald Morris Rowell was convicted on one count of computer access with intent to defraud over $250 under NMSA 1978, Section 30 — 45-3(0) (Repl.Pamp.1989), and one count of attempt to commit fraud over $250 under NMSA 1978, Section 30-16-6 (Repl.Pamp.1994) & -28-1(0 (Repl. Pamp.1994). The computer-fraud conviction carries a basic sentence of eighteen months. NMSA 1978, § 31-18-15(A)(6) (Repl. Pamp.1994). Attempted fraud, a misdemeanor, carries less than one year. NMSA 1978, § 31-19-KA) (Repl.Pamp.1994). Rowell admitted to having been convicted of four prior felonies…