REVOCATION/SENTENCING: Suspended sentence properly revoked before suspension began… Defendant who escaped shortly after sentencing not denied due process by not being given probation conditions… unauthenticated out-of-state documents offered to show that Montana knew of whereabouts improperly excluded, but error harmless… MSP sentence improperly imposed upon revocation when original sentence imposed DOC commitment… Defendant should be credited for 17 months served between release by Oregon and extradition by Montana… Deschamps affirmed, reversed. [Read more…]
Ex parte communication, 24/7 Sobriety Program
EX PARTE COMMUNICATION by AG, MHP, Sheriffs, CAs re 24/7 Sobriety Program unconstitutionality order rapped, contempt cautioned… Wheelis. [Read more…]