Roy Russell appeals a conviction for first degree arson and a sentence of life without the possibility of parole. Attacking his conviction, he claims that he was impeached with certain prior convictions in violation of ER 609(b). Attacking his sentence, he claims that he was improperly classified as a persistent offender. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the conviction, vacate the sentence, and remand for...
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