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State of Indiana v. Pebble Stafford
39A04-1705-CR-930
Criminal. Affirms the Jefferson Circuit Court's sentence modification reducing the time Pebble Stafford was to serve in the Department of Correction after pleading guilty to Class B felony dealing in a controlled substance, Class C felony battery and Class B misdemeanor possession of substance to interfere with a screening test. Holds that the plain language of I.C. § 35-38-1-17(e) says offenders may not waive the right to sentence modification as part of a plea agreement, and trial courts are authorized to modify sentences. Remands to the trial court to omit suspension of the remainder of her six-year term to probation and to determine whether direct placement in community corrections would be appropriate.
James N. Hamilton v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
89A04-1703-CR-649
Criminal. Affirms James N. Hamilton’s 31-year sentence for conviction of Level 4 felony burglary and his adjudication as a habitual offender. The sentence is not inappropriate in light of Hamilton’s character and the nature of the offense.
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