State v. Ranta
State v. Ranta
Opinion of the Court
On October 10, 1995, it was ordered that the defendant, Geramy Ranta, be committed to the Department of Corrections for the term of two (2) years for the offense of Theft, a felony, to run consecutively with the sentences received in criminal cause number DC 94-543 and DC 94-639. The defendant is further notified that the law
On March 8,1996, the Defendant’s application for review of that sentence was heard by the Sentence Review Division of the Montana Supreme Court.
The Defendant was present and proceeded Pro Se. The state was represented by John Kennedy, deputy county attorney from Billings.
Before hearing the application, the Defendant was advised that the Sentence Review Division has the authority not only to reduce the sentence or affirm it, but also to increase it. The defendant was further advised that there is no appeal from a decision of the Sentence Review Division. The defendant acknowledged that he understood this and stated that he wished to proceed.
After careful consideration, it is the unanimous decision of the Sentence Review Division that the sentence shall be amended as follows: The defendant shall be sentenced to the Department of Corrections for a period of ten (10) years to run consecutive to criminal cause numbers DC 94-543 and DC 94-639.
The reason for the amendment is because of the defendant’s extensive prior criminal history and demonstrated need by the pre-sentence investigation for a long period of supervision.
Done in open Court this 8th day of March, 1996.
The Sentence Review Board wishes to thank Geramy Ranta for representing himself in this matter and also John Kennedy, deputy county attorney from Billings for representing the State.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- STATE OF MONTANA v. Geramy Ranta
- Status
- Published