Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

changing of sentence

i was sentenced to a stay of imposition and a month later the courts sent me a letter saying it was changed to stay of execution can they do that


Asked on 3/25/08, 2:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: changing of sentence

The court can change a sentence, but normally the defendant would have a right to be heard, at a hearing, before a change could be made. Contact your lawyer about it.

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Answered on 3/26/08, 6:08 pm
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: changing of sentence

A sentence cannot be unilaterally changed after it is imposed. It would seem there was some confusion as to what was agreed upon at court and how you were originally sentenced.

For a consultation call 612.240.8005.

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Answered on 3/25/08, 3:15 pm


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