PETRICH, C.J.
Defendant, Joseph L. Romano, appeals from the imposition of the maximum sentence on two counts of first degree theft on the ground that the sentencing judge's ex parte communications violated his due process rights by creating an appearance of unfairness. We agree and reverse and remand for resentencing.
On October 13, 1980, defendant entered a guilty plea to each of two counts of first degree theft. The theft involved more than $318,000 given...
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