P. v. Meraz
Defendant was convicted of eight counts of committing lewd acts upon a child under the age of 14. Defendant appeals, arguing ineffective assistance of counsel, insufficient evidence to support two of the counts and sentencing error.
Appellant argues the imposition of consecutive terms in this case constitutes cruel or unusual punishment. The matter has been remanded for resentencing.
The consecutive sentences on counts 1, 5 and 8 are reversed and the matter is remanded to allow the trial court to consider whether the sentences on counts 1, 5 and 8 to be served consecutively or concurrently. In all other respects the judgment is affirmed.
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