State of Tennessee v. Charles Lynell Sims

The Defendant, Charles Lynell Sims, pled guilty in the Knox County Criminal Court to aggravated assault, a Class C felony, in exchange for a Range II sentence of eight years, with the manner of service left to the trial court’s determination. Following a sentencing hearing, the trial court ordered the Defendant to serve the entire eight-year sentence in confinement.  On appeal, the Defendant argues that the trial court abused its discretion in ordering a sentence of total confinement.  Based on our review, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.