How can a judge give you a sentence in court and 7 days later change the sentence?
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How can a judge give you a sentence in court and 7 days later change the sentence?
I have a loved one who was sentenced to 90 days in county jail for a misdemeanor crime. After 7 days they came in and moved her to a womens doc facility 4 hours away. She has never been in jail and has 2 small children. How can I find out when she is getting out? How can this can happened?
Asked on May 4, 2012 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you get all documentation with respect to the initial sentencing of your loved one to ascertain whether or not the senctence was later changed seven (7) days later. In essence you have to review both transcripts on the sentencing to see if there is some inconsistency with respect to what happened and if there is, you now have a basis to seek some explanation for what happened.
If she had an attorney representing her in the criminal proceeding, I suggest that you consult with him or her over what happened as to the presumed increased sentence.
In order to find out when your loved one is getting out in jail, I suggest that you contact the jail facility where she is incarcerated to ascertain her release date.
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