State v. Rowland

Gregory M. Rowland appeals his Yakima County sentence for conviction of two counts of theft of a firearm. He argues his offender score was erroneously calculated. It was. The crimes of conviction are the same criminal conduct. We remand for resentencing and to allow argument regarding the parties’ agreements. We stress this matter should have been addressed by a CrR 7.8(b) motion.

FACTS

Mr. Rowland agreed to plead guilty in July 1997 to two counts of theft of a firearm (RCW 9A.56.300) related to events taking place the previous year. Mr. Rowland took these particular firearms and eight others…