SAMPSON v. STATE


569 A.2d 95 (1990)

Howard SAMPSON, Respondent Below, Appellant, v. STATE of Delaware, Plaintiff Below, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Delaware.

Decided: January 26, 1990.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert F. Phillips, Asst. Public Defender, Public Defender's Office, Family Court of the State of Delaware, Wilmington, for appellant.

William L. Chapman, Deputy Atty. Gen., Dept. of Justice, Family Court of the State of Del., Wilmington, for appellee.

Before HORSEY, WALSH and HOLLAND, JJ.


PER CURIAM:

In this case we consider whether, under Family Court Criminal Rule 36, the trial court can correct a sentencing error even though the result is to increase the penalty imposed upon the juvenile.2

On April 10, 1989, Howard Sampson admitted to the offenses of conspiracy second degree and possession of cocaine. After the entry of the pleas, Family Court adjudicated Sampson delinquent and placed him on probation until his...

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