Opinion ID: 2310774
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Sentence Calculations

Text: Hamilton's contention that his December 17, 1987 sentences and his September 2, 1988 sentences were all meant to run concurrently, as reflected in the Superior Court's September 2, 1988 sentencing order, is without any factual basis. The Superior Court's September 2, 1988 sentencing order made no reference to the sentences previously imposed on December 17, 1987. The record also does not support Hamilton's contention that all of his December 17, 1987 and September 2, 1988 sentences began to run on January 24, 1977. The January 24, 1977 date has significance only because the Superior Court initially imposed its sentences for Robbery in the First Degree and Conspiracy in the Second Degree on that date. When the Superior Court modified this sentence on September 2, 1988, its sentencing order noted that the sentence was effective January 24, 1977, but also noted that [i]f the defendant is presently serving another sentence, this sentence shall begin at the expiration of such other sentence being served. As such, the January 24, 1977 date does not relate to when Hamilton was to begin serving his sentences. [5] Hamilton's contention that the Department of Correction improperly added 9 years to his sentence is also incorrect. It was proper for the Department of Correction to calculate Hamilton's release date by calculating chronologically all of his consecutive sentences, even those he has already served, beginning with the date he first entered prison. [6]