State v. Stackhouse
State v. Stackhouse
Opinion of the Court
The above named defendant, Vincent David Stackhouse, was found guilty by jury trial of the offense of Incest, a felony in violation of45-5-507, M.C.A. The Court ordered
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 not represented.
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.
Rule 17 of the Rules of the Sentence Review Division provides: "The sentence imposed by the District Court is presumed correct, and the sentence will not be reduced or increased unless it is deemed clearly inadequate or excessive." (Section 45-18-904(3), MCA.) The Division finds that the reasons advanced for modification are insufficient to hold that the sentence imposed by the District Court is inadequate or excessive.
After careful consideration, it is the unanimous decision of the Sentence Review Division that the sentence shall be affirmed.
Done in open Court this 8th day of March, 1996.
The Sentence Review Board wishes to thank Vincent David Stackhouse for representing himself in this matter.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- STATE OF MONTANA v. Vincent David Stackhouse
- Status
- Published