State v. Michael Anthony Sanchez
Background
- Michael Anthony Sanchez pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery, one count of burglary, and one count of grand theft.
- The district court imposed concurrent unified sentences: two 30-year terms (15 years determinate each), a 10-year determinate, and a 14-year determinate.
- The court suspended execution of the sentences and retained jurisdiction; after a period of retained jurisdiction the court again suspended and placed Sanchez on probation.
- Sanchez later admitted to some probation violations and was found to have committed additional violations.
- The district court revoked probation and ordered execution of the original suspended sentences.
- Sanchez filed an I.C.R. 35 motion which the district court denied; Sanchez appealed the probation revocation.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the district court abused its discretion in revoking probation | Sanchez argued revocation was an abuse of discretion given the circumstances | State argued any proven violation permits revocation and execution of suspended sentence | Court held no abuse of discretion; revocation affirmed |
Key Cases Cited
- State v. Beckett, 122 Idaho 324, 834 P.2d 326 (Ct. App.) (probation may be revoked for any violated term; court may execute suspended sentence or reduce it)
- State v. Adams, 115 Idaho 1053, 772 P.2d 260 (Ct. App.) (standards for probation revocation)
- State v. Hass, 114 Idaho 554, 758 P.2d 713 (Ct. App.) (revocation discretion and review)
- State v. Upton, 127 Idaho 274, 899 P.2d 984 (Ct. App.) (probation revocation considers rehabilitation and public protection)
- State v. Marks, 116 Idaho 976, 783 P.2d 315 (Ct. App.) (court may reduce sentence under I.C.R. 35 after violation)
- State v. Morgan, 153 Idaho 618, 288 P.3d 835 (Ct. App.) (review focuses on conduct underlying revocation decision)
