Sentencing Continued Again
Posted by Ryan on April 26th, 2007.
Sentencing in the case has been continued again - for the third time since March.
In March, the defense asked for more time since additional attorneys had been added post conviction. The second and third continuances have been at the request of the State, which may signal that they are taking a closer look at the case and at what is wrong with the fact that the case has made it this far.
“The state has not completed a full examination of all the issues which may affect its position at the sentencing hearing,” was Smith’s written explanation.
New London County State’s Attorney Michael Regan said because the case is pending he could not elaborate on any details. But, Regan said, “Issues have been raised by the defense. In general, we have an obligation and a duty to make sure justice is done.”
(emphasis mine)
In this case, the only way justice will be served is for the State to ask the Court to vacate the verdict, and to dismiss all charges. And of course, a nice check and apology from the state.