Opinion ID: 2759419
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Heading: Harter’s Motion to Reconsider Sentence

Text: On December 19, 2012, Harter, through her newly appointed counsel, filed a Motion to Reconsider Sentence. In her motion, Harter made the following arguments: (1) the sentence imposed was “excessive in light of her record”; (2) although a pre-sentence investigation was neither requested nor ordered, such an investigation would have shown that it was “apparent” that she had “mental health concerns”; (3) Harter’s mental health concerns were not being addressed in the Oʻahu Community Correctional Center; and (4) Harter had applied to the Poʻailani dual-diagnosis treatment program and Hoʻomau Ke Ola dual-diagnosis treatment program and was awaiting an assessment. The motion to reconsider was denied.10 10 The court was informed during oral argument that Harter served the entire one-year sentence. MP3: Oral Argument Before the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court, No. SCWC-12-0000962 Thursday, August 7, 2014, 8:45 a.m., available at http://www.courts.state.hi.us/courts/oral_arguments/archive/oasc_scwc_12_962. html. 24 FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST’S HAWAIʻI REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER On January 11, 2013, Harter filed a Notice of Appeal from the judgment of conviction.