State of Tennessee v. Gerald N. Crawford

The Defendant, Gerald N. Crawford, pleaded guilty to delivery of heroin, a Class B felony, and possession with the intent to sell heroin, a Class B felony.  See T.C.A. § 39-17-417(a)(2), (4) (2018) (subsequently amended).  Pursuant to the plea agreement, the Defendant received concurrent twelve-year, Range I sentences, and after a sentencing hearing, the trial court ordered the Defendant to serve the sentences in the Department of Correction.  The Defendant filed a motion to modify the manner of service of the sentences, which the court denied.  On appeal, the Defendant contends that the trial court abused its discretion in denying the motion.  We affirm.