State v. Matey

The defendant, Karl Matey, appeals a ruling of the Superior Court (Lynn, C.J.) finding him chargeable on multiple probation violations. On appeal, he contends that the trial court erred in extending his original term of probation, and by admitting evidence of a statement allegedly obtained in violation of his right to counsel. We vacate the defendant’s sentence only to the extent that the defendant’s term of probation exceeds five years, and remand to the trial court for resentencing in accordance with this opinion. In all other respects, we affirm.

The trial court could have found the…