BRIDGEWATER, C.J.
Richard M. Olney appeals his 42-month sentence for second degree assault, asserting that the trial court erred by imposing a three-year sentencing enhancement for his use of a firearm while committing the assault. We hold that the trial court may sentence using the firearm enhancement when the jury has returned a special verdict finding that the defendant was armed with a deadly weapon. We affirm.
After a day of drinking and arguing, Olney...
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