State in the Interest of D.R.

KRAVARIK, J.S.C.

The defense brought the issue presented before this court by way of a motion for reconsideration to grant the juvenile a modified sentence. This motion presents what appears to be a case of first impression. This court must decide whether a juvenile, who has received a custodial disposition for one offense and, while serving that disposition, commits a separate offense, can be subject to an additional sentence for that subsequent offense.

Factual Background:

D.R. has, unfortunately, had a long history of involvement with the juvenile court system, beginning as early as 1981,…