A district court judge in Colorado has scheduled a hearing for January 13 to reconsider the 110-year sentence of Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, a truck driver who was convicted in an interstate wreck that killed four people.
First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King said her office will probably recommend a sentence of 20-30 years.
At a status hearing on Monday, Judge A. Bruce Jones sought to resolve procedural questions given the unprecedented nature of the case, in which the prosecution initiated the request for a lower sentence, rather than the defense.
The case has drawn national attention because of the sentence's length. Jones said he was forced to give the 110-year sentence because of state sentencing guidelines.
At the Monday hearing, both the prosecution and defense said they want to ensure any resentencing decisions don't interfere with the defendant's right to appeal. The judge is giving the attorneys time to research procedural questions to ensure proper steps are taken in the right order.
