Opinion ID: 2149022
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Sentence Manifestly Unreasonable

Text: Appellant argues that the total sentence of forty-nine years is manifestly unreasonable and should be reduced to presumptive terms on all counts, to be served concurrently. This Court may revise a sentence authorized by statute only when the sentence imposed is manifestly unreasonable in light of the nature of the offense and the character of the offender. Indiana Rules for the Appellate Review of Sentences, Rule 2(1). In this case, the victim was fatally shot in the back several times by a man who was armed with an arsenal of weapons and engaged in drug dealing and consumption. In view of the court's statement of aggravating circumstances, the sentence was not such that no reasonable person could find such sentence inappropriate to the particular offense and offender. Indiana Rules for the Appellate Review of Sentences, Rule 2(2). The cause is remanded with instructions to vacate the sentence for voluntary manslaughter previously entered and to sentence the defendant to the presumptive term instead. In all other respects, the judgment of the trial court is affirmed. DeBRULER and DICKSON, JJ., concur. GIVAN, C.J., and PIVARNIK, J., dissent without opinion.