Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Indeterminate sentencing
Can you petition to have a sentence that is indeterminate changed to determinate in California? And if so is it likely to be granted and for what reasons?
Asked on 1/04/04, 8:12 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Re: Indeterminate sentencing
Possibly, depending upon the facts and circumstances. The courts have discretion to make changes when appropriate. It would be done by a motion and application to the court. If interested, contact me to discuss the facts and costs of doing so.
Answered on 1/05/04, 3:21 pm