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Sentence Reductions Under Wis. Stat. §973.19(1)(a)
Posted by Chelsey Bradley - July 30, 2015 - Criminal Appeals
Many incarcerated people share the same goal: to have their sentence reduced. While filing an appeal can eventually have this result, Wis. Stat.§ 973.19(1)(a) provides a fast track for incarcerated persons to request a sentence modification before engaging in more timely litigation.
Wis. Stat.§ 973.19(1)(a) provides that, after being sentenced, a person may move the court to modify his sentence where two factors are met:
(1) he has not yet ordered case transcripts, and
(2) he files his request within 90 days after the sentence or order is entered.
See Wis. Stat. § 973.19(1)(a). The benefit of filing a motion for sentence reduction under this statute is that, because the procedure does not constitute a “full blown appeal,” the person will likely obtain a faster decision from the trial court. However, it is important to consider that, by proceeding under Wis. Stat.§ 973.19(1)(a), a forfeits his opportunity to take a “full blown appeal” wherein he can challenge the issues as well as request a sentence modification.
Because it requires the forfeiture of such a substantial right, a sentence reduction under Wis. Stat. § 973.19(1)(a) is only appropriate where the sole claim for postconviction relief relates to the severity of the sentence. In all other instances, an appeal will likely be more appropriate.
To speak with a knowledgeable attorney about the possibility of a sentence modification, contact the Alderman Law Firm today for your free consultation by calling 720-588-3529 (CO) or 608-620-3529 (WI).
If a motion for reconsideration is inappropriate or unsuccessful, it may be time to file an appeal. In Wisconsin, for example, a party can file an ‘appeal by right’ asking the Wisconsin Court of Appeals to review the final decision granting the restraining order. Wis. Stat. § 808.03. Importantly, most issues must be preserved before they can be appealed. This means that, at the hearings in the trial court, a party or attorney must raise any objections to potential errors. If you plan to file an appeal of a restraining order, be sure to keep track of applicable deadlines. For example, in Colorado, the appealing party must file his notice of appeal within 14 days of the entry of the restraining ordering in a county civil court.