Supreme Court of New Hampshire· 1/8/2009

State v. Fletcher

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965 A.2d 1000
158 N.H. 207

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observing that when a case “involves an illegal sentence, the trial court has the authority to reduce, modify or correct it at any time”
explaining that “where the original sentence is clear as to the intent and is legal, the sentencing court does not have authority to later increase the sentence”
“[A]s long as a valid criminal conviction is in place, a legal malpractice cause of action based on a defense counsel’s ineffective assistance resulting in that conviction cannot withstand a motion to dismiss.”
“Due process requires a sentencing court to clearly communicate to the defendant the exact nature of the sentence as well as the extent to which the court retains discretion to modify it or impose it at a later date.” (quotation omitted)

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Judges: Duggan, Broderick, Dalianis, Galway, Hicks

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