Cade v. United States

This matter came on to be heard on the record from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Criminal Division, and was briefed by counsel.

Appellant pleaded guilty to unauthorized use of a vehicle1 and was sentenced to a term of 20 to 60 months imprisonment, to run concurrently with any sentence then being served. The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred when it denied, as untimely filed, appellant’s “Motion to Reduce Sentence.” See Super.Ct.Crim. R. 35(a), which provides for reduction of sentence within 120 days after the sentence is imposed. There are, however,…