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Appeals court hears challenge to 24-year consecutive sentence for crimes committed at 14
Summary
At oral argument, defense counsel said the trial court abused its discretion by imposing a total 24-year consecutive sentence for offenses committed when the defendant was 14; the state urged affirmance, citing multiple victims, the span of undetected activity and family relationships. The court took the matter under advisement.
An appellate panel heard arguments over whether a trial court abused its discretion by imposing complete consecutive prison terms that total 24 years for offenses committed when the defendant was 14.
Defense counsel (identified in the transcript as Mister Flanagan) told the court the sentencing court ‘‘abused its discretion in ordering complete consecutive sentences’’ and did not give sufficient weight to the defendant’s juvenile status. Flanagan said the aggregate sentence is excessive relative to the offender’s age at the time and asked the court to modify the sentence or remand for a new sentencing hearing.
The state, represented ‘‘on behalf of the state’’ by…
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