North Dakota v. Nelson
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Jessica Nelson appealed after she was sentenced to three years in jail for possession with intent to manufacture or deliver methamphetamine. She argued on appeal the district court erred in denying her request to withdraw her guilty plea, and erred by considering a prior dismissed deferred imposition of sentence when imposing the mandatory minimum sentence. The North Dakota Supreme Court found that a completed deferred imposition of sentence that resulted in the dismissal of charges may not be used to enhance a sentence unless the State sufficiently pleads and proves the underlying case. The Court reversed judgment and remanded for resentencing.
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