Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Was it too much time for a first time offense(s)

I have a friend that is currently doing time for a crime He committed in which He was charged for three crimes ran concurrently. He was given 6 years and three months for Unlawful imprisonment, robbery, and burgulary. He had no previous points prior to these crimes When I looked and added up these crimes concurrently and the number of points He had, it seems he was given way too much time. Is this legal if He did get too much time what can He do about it now if anything, is there hope for reversal?


Asked on 7/28/05, 2:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jahnis Abelite ABELITE LAW OFFICES, P.S.

Re: Was it too much time for a first time offense(s)

Did your friend have a lawyer? If so, the lawyer should have reviewed the assessment of the criminal history of your friend as well as the degree of severity of the crimes, e.g., first degree, second degree, etc. Then, did your friend receive an exceptional sentence? This can happen if there are certain aggravating circumstances regarding the age and condition of the victim and other such factors. Finally, the sentence must be appealed, along with the verdict if there was a trial, within 30 days of the final judgment and sentence. Was that done? If that time line was missed, there is little thatcan be done now.

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Answered on 7/28/05, 11:18 am


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