State v. Ingerson

The question before us today is whether two convictions may be called forward for imposition and execution of sentences, two years and nine months after the original sentencing, when the trial court did not inform the defendant how long the continuance or suspension would remain in effect. The Nashua District Court (Pantelas, J.) imposed such sentences, and the Superior Court (Dalianis, J.) denied the defendant’s petition for certiorari. We reverse and remand to the superior court for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

On January 21, 1982, the defendant pleaded no contest to two…