State v. Hicks

HEARN, C.J.:

Hoss Hicks appeals the circuit court’s decision to grant the State’s motion to reconsider his sentence, specifically asserting that good cause was not shown to require him to register as a sex offender. We disagree and affirm.

FACTS

Hicks was indicted for criminal sexual conduct with a minor (Victim). At trial, Hicks pled guilty to the lesser offense of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature(ABHAN), although he admitted to having had sex with the fourteen-year-old Victim. During sentencing, both parties were invited to make statements to the court, and defense counsel…