Scenario

A man is convicted of 1^st degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and 1^st Degree Burglary (occupied dwelling). He now awaits sentencing in a Minnesota court.

Assignment Directions

Address the following details:

1. What is the statutory sentence for these crimes?
2. According to the MN sentencing guidelines grid (see link below), what is the presumptive sentence for this offender if he had a criminal history score of 4 as it relates to the CSC crime conviction? What is the discretional range of sentencing?
3. According to the MN sentencing guidelines, what is the presumptive sentence and discretionary range for the offender for the burglary conviction?
4. Would this person have to register as a predatory offender? Why or why not?
5. How long of a sentence would this man serve if his sentence was:
6. Consecutive
7. Concurrent

Sentencing guidelines for this can be found here: MN Sentencing Guidelines Grid