Amber Rae MacKenzie v. State of Wyoming

Summary

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed the district court’s order of disposition and probation following Amber Rae MacKenzie’s guilty plea to burglary and the revocation of her probation. The court remanded for review of credit for time served and directed the district court to amend the order to include the required firearms advisement.

Holdings

1. The district court's April 18, 2014, Order of Disposition and Order of Probation was affirmed, subject to the corrections and remand instructions stated by the Supreme Court.
2. The matter was remanded for the district court to examine whether MacKenzie was entitled to additional credit for time served, including the apparent discrepancy between the 44 days referenced at the deferral hearing and the 33 days awarded in the later order.
3. The amended Order of Disposition and Order of Probation must include a statement that the required firearms advisement was given.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the district court's Order of Disposition and Order of Probation should be affirmed after appointed appellate counsel filed an Anders motion to withdraw and the appellant filed no pro se brief.
2. Whether the district court was required to examine and correct the amount of credit awarded for time served.
3. Whether the district court's order was required to include a statement reflecting the firearms advisement required by statute and rule.

Disposition

affirmed