State v. Michel J. Walker

GUTIERREZ, Judge.

Michael J. Walker appeals from the district court’s order granting the State’s motion to reconsider reduction of sentence. Specifically, Walker argues the State’s motion to reconsider was not properly before the sentencing judge. Walker also argues the sentencing judge erred in determining that the judge who modified the sentence (hereinafter “modification judge”) did not have authority to reduce Walker’s sentence. For the reasons discussed below, we reverse the district court’s order granting the State’s motion to reconsider.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDRUAL BACKGROUND

Walker pled…