State Of Washington, Resp v. Shaylor Latoya Black, App ( 2014 )

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON STATE OF WASHINGTON, c~> :.;"- v. i - "JT-' • UNPUBLISHED OPINION CO -'SIS'' t,/' m SHAYLOR LATOYA BLACK, *^S» —i*. ;:"7 — CO S"» Appellant. FILED: OEC 8 - 2014 CO l~J —*1 o Per Curiam — Shaylor Black appeals from the sentence imposed after she pleaded guilty to one count offourth degree assault (domestic violence) and one count of misdemeanor violation of a court order (domestic violence). The sentencing judge discussed race and gender comparisons as part ofthe reason for imposing sentence. Such a discussion is impermissible, presenting an appearance of bias. Accordingly, we accept the State's concession that the sentence should be reversed and the matter remanded for resentencing before a different judge. Reversed and remanded. FOR THE COURT: ^T/xc/kp^f ."nT~ M £#,37