Legal Opinion
Jones v. State
Supreme Court of Delaware
Decided February 15, 1996No. 175, 1995PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HOLLAND, Justice:
The defendant-appellant, Bruce E. Jones (“Jones”) challenges an amended sentence imposed on him by the Superior Court. According to Jones, the Superior Court erred by amending his original sentence and resen-tencing him in absentia. We agree.
Original Sentence
The record reflects that Jones was indicted on charges of trafficking in cocaine, delivery of cocaine, and maintaining a vehicle for the keeping of a controlled substance. On November 18, 1993, Jones pled guilty to trafficking in cocaine. The State entered a nolle prosequi on the remaining charges.
On November 24, 1993,…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Shy v. StateSupreme Court of Delaware · 1968
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- Perry v. StateSupreme Court of Delaware · 1990
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