Opinion
71368-0-I
12-08-2014
STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. SHAYLOR LATOYA BLACK, Appellant.
UNPUBLISHED OPINION
PER CURIAM
Shaylor Black appeals from the sentence imposed after she pleaded guilty to one count of fourth 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 of the 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.