affirming denial of motion that sought sentence review under 11 Del. C. § 4221 and the Eighth Amendment, and stating that, "[a]s to White's constitutional claims, the cases he cites relate to the civil liability of prison officials, not the reduction of prisoners' sentences"
Summary of this case from Drummond v. StateNo. 21, 2021
05-06-2021
James E. WHITE, Defendant Below, Appellant, v. STATE of Delaware, Plaintiff Below, Appellee.
GRANTED. AFFIRMED.
affirming denial of motion that sought sentence review under 11 Del. C. § 4221 and the Eighth Amendment, and stating that, "[a]s to White's constitutional claims, the cases he cites relate to the civil liability of prison officials, not the reduction of prisoners' sentences"
Summary of this case from Drummond v. StateFull title:James E. WHITE, Defendant Below, Appellant, v. STATE of Delaware…
Court:Supreme Court of Delaware.
Date published: May 6, 2021
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