Opinion
No. CR03-193689
July 10, 2007
MEMORANDUM OF DECISION
The petitioner, Timothy Monroe, was convicted after a jury trial of attempted robbery, 1st degree, General Statutes §§ 53a-49 and 53a-134(a)(3), interfering with an officer, § 53a-167a(a), and carrying a dangerous weapon, § 53-206(a). He was given an effective sentence of 12 years to serve with 5 years special parole.
The convictions arise from an incident on October 9, 2003, in Bridgeport. This was an attempted robbery and the facts are accurately stated in State v. Monroe, 98 Conn.App. 588 (2006).
At the sentence review hearing the petitioner emphasized that the robbery was not a success, that the petitioner had co-operated in another unrelated criminal case, and that the petitioner came from a deprived background.
The state pointed out the great potential for harm that the petitioner's actions had created and noted the lasting affect that even an attempted robbery has on a victim. The state also noted that this crime was committed while the petitioner was released on bond.
The petitioner has a long history of criminal convictions, some involving threats and assaults. The petitioner has violated previous probations. The petitioner's remarks at his sentencing express no remorse and show a lack of insight into the problems he presents to himself and to others. The petitioner has no education, no skills, and no record of work.
Society is entitled to be protected from people like the petitioner. Citizens who work at a job like the victim's in this case are entitled to perform their tasks without the worry that accompanies an incident of this type.
The sentence imposed was designed to prevent the petitioner from continuing his virtually constant violation of the criminal laws of the State of Connecticut. The sentence is neither inappropriate, nor disproportionate.
THE SENTENCE IS AFFIRIVIED