QUESTION
if you file appeal and lose can you be sentenced to more time or does original sentence remain
Asked on Oct 05th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Nebraska
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Usually if you appeal the sentence, the result is that the sentence is affirmed. To sentence you to more time for the same offense would be double jeopardy and unconstitutiona,
Answered on Oct 05th, 2013 at 11:50 AM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900