State v. Pitts, 2306008594

Charles Pitts pled guilty to Manslaughter and DUI of Drugs in February 2024.
On May 17, 2024, Pitts was sentenced to 15 years at Level V (prison), suspended after 3 years, with additional time at Level IV and Level III (less restrictive forms of custody/probation) for Manslaughter, plus a separate sentence for the DUI.
Pitts’s sentence included 1 year at Level IV, to be possibly suspended after a treatment evaluation, followed by Level III probation.
On July 15, 2024, Pitts filed his first timely Motion for Modification of Sentence under Superior Court Criminal Rule 35(b).
Pitts requested modification of his sentence, specifically the removal of Level IV time in favor of two years at Level III probation, citing re-entry concerns, access to treatment, and family support in Maryland.
The court considered Pitts’s request but denied the Motion.

Issue	Pitts's Argument	State's Argument	Held
Modification of Level IV portion of sentence	Level IV time hinders re-entry and access to programs/support in Maryland	Sentence appropriate, crafted for needs	Motion denied; sentence stands
Procedural bar to motion	First motion, filed within 90 days—should be considered	N/A	Not procedurally barred

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