State v. Swartz

Ruffin, Chief Judge.

After the Superior Court Sentence Review Panel reduced the sentence for Christopher Swartz, the State moved to set aside the new sentence, alleging it was void. The trial court denied the motion, and the State appeals. Specifically, the State argues that the reduction order is void because the statutory scheme permitting for the reduction of sentences is unconstitutional. In the alternative, the State argues that the Sentence Review Panel exceeded its authority in reducing Swartz’s sentence. We affirm.

The undisputed facts show that Swartz pleaded guilty to aggravated…