Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Reconsideration Motion

My boyfriend was given 14 years (2 consecutive sentences of 7 yrs). He has served 5.5 years and has a perfect incarceration record. (1) What are the chances of filing a reconsideration motion for the amount of the sentencing and getting a positive response? and what is the basic procedure?


Asked on 11/23/01, 8:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: Reconsideration Motion

A Judge only has 90 days from the date of sentencing to reconsider a sentence. After that time, it is up to the parole board.

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Answered on 11/23/01, 10:53 am


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