State v. Wollard

The State appeals the sentence imposed by the trial court. It argues the trial court erred in failing to sentence the defendant as a prison releasee reoffender (“PRR”) to the mandatory sentence of fifteen years. The defendant responds that IF he qualifies as a PRR, then the sentence is in error. However, on cross-appeal the defendant argues that the State failed to establish by proper proof that the defendant is a PRR. We reverse and remand.

A jury convicted the defendant of burglary of a dwelling, a second degree felony capable of punishment up to fifteen years. According to the discussion at…