January 2014 Monthly Opinion

Bearshead, Earnest Toby v. State, COCA Case No. F-2012-1039 (January 23, 2014)
(Evidence, Sufficiency) Charge of False Personation reversed with instructions to dismiss on insufficient evidence that defendant gained a benefit from giving incorrect ID info to police.

Solano, Jesus A. v. State, COCA Case No. F-2012-545 (January 24, 2014)
(Revocation/Acceleration Decisions; Sentence, Excessive) Fourteen-year sentence revoked for single violation of consumption of alcohol modified to time served.

Stone, Jimmy Dale v. State, COCA Case No. F-2012-545 (January 8, 2014)
(Jury Instructions, Misleading/Confusing) Plain error in trial court’s failure to instruct on elements of the offense. Reversed and remanded for new trial.

Stumpe, Jennifer Michelle v. State, COCA Case No. C-2013-150 (January 14, 2014)
(Guilty Plea Decisions; Sentence, Excessive) Petition for Certiorari granted for purposes of sentence modification. Sentence imposed exceeded statutory maximum