PEKELIS, J.
Arthur Bates appeals the trial court's imposition of consecutive sentences under RCW 9.94A.400. Bates contends that the trial court erred in imposing consecutive sentences because former RCW 9.94A.400(1)(a) applies here, requiring the court to impose concurrent sentences. We agree, reverse and remand.
On May 27, 1986, Bates pleaded guilty to two charges of taking a motor vehicle without permission. Although Bates was charged in two separate informations...
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