If my brother was told that he had to serve 2 5 year sentences concurrently but his paperwork stated it is supposed to be served consecutively, how does he fix this?
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If my brother was told that he had to serve 2 5 year sentences concurrently but his paperwork stated it is supposed to be served consecutively, how does he fix this?
Asked on August 15, 2013 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
He must file a Motion with the sentencing Judge to modify the sentencing Order. It may be possible to reach an agreement to modify the sentencing order with the prosecutor. if not, a transcript of the sentencing hearing should determine what was, in fact ordered.
Maury D. Beaulier
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