David L. Newson v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)

Barnes, Judge.

Case Summary

David L. Newson appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for modification of his seventy-three-year sentence for murder and class C felony carrying, a handgun without-a license. 1 We affirm.

Issue

The sole issue is whether the trial court properly found that Newson was a “violent criminal” and, therefore, not entitled to file a motion to modify his sentence more than 365 days after his sentencing hearing, without first obtaining the consent of the prosecuting attorney.

Pacts

On December 3, 1997, a jury found Newson guilty of murder and class C felony carrying a…