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September 11, 2025

Habitual Felon Status Vacated

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CASE:  State v. S.G.

FACTS:  Client was convicted of robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a weapon of mass destruction, two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon,  possession with intent to sell or deliver a controlled substance, and attaining habitual felon status. The client was sentenced to 438 to 564 months’ imprisonment.  

RESULT ON APPEAL:  Conviction for attaining habitual felon status vacated due to lack of jurisdiction, and the client received a nearly 50% reduction in their sentence.

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