People v. Kistenmacher

On September 23, 1977, the defendant Michael Kistenmacher, was sentenced to five years probation following his plea of guilty to the charge of arson. Subsequently, on June 30, 1978, the defendant’s probation was revoked and, following a sentencing hearing at which the defendant was given an opportunity to elect between the sentencing laws in effect before and after February 1, 1978, the defendant was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than five nor more than 15 years, pursuant to the defendant’s election to be sentenced under the old law.

On appeal, the only issue raised is…