Steinfeldt v. State

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The Supreme Court affirmed the sentences imposed in connection with Defendant’s convictions of one count of conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine and one count of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, holding that the district court’s denial of Defendant’s motion for a continuance did not deprive her of the opportunity to obtain and present evidence in mitigation of her sentence.After Defendant pleaded guilty of the offenses, she sought and obtained a continuance of the sentencing hearing. Defendant sought a second continuance shortly before the rescheduled hearing. The district court denied the motion. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying Defendant’s motion under the circumstances of this case. View "Steinfeldt v. State" on Justia Law