December 2013 Monthly Opinion

Baack, Michael Ray v. State, COCA Case No. F-2012-478 (December 12, 2013)
(Fines, Fees and Costs) Remanded for an order nunc pro tunc to reflect no fine, which was waived by trial court.

McLaren, Kevon Andra Robe v. State, COCA Case No. F-2012-1126 (December 19, 2013)
(Double Jeopardy/Double Punishment; Sentencing, Excessive) Convictions for both kidnapping and robbery violated prohibition against multiple punishments. Kidnapping count reversed and dismissed.

Nahwooksy, Jonathan Bear Robe v. State, COCA Case No. F-2012-236 (December 5, 2013)
(Prosecutorial Misconduct; Sentencing, Excessive) Prosecutor appealed to sympathy for victim and portrayed investigating officer and herself as "champions of the victim and of justice." Sentence modified.

North, Charles D. v. State, COCA Case No. C-2012-1154 (December 11, 2013)
(Guilty Plea Decisions; Fines, Fees and Costs) Remanded for new hearing on motion to withdraw plea due to counsel’s conflict of interest at initial hearing. Also vacated Victim Compensation Assessment that exceeded statutory maximum.

State v. Porton, Thomas Bradley, COCA Case No. S-2013-483 (December 3, 2013)
(State Appeals; Evidence, General) State failed to establish an abuse of discretion by trial court regarding digital images on seized computer.