Schwan denied motion for sentence reduction

Monday in Hot Springs District Court, Matthew Schwan was denied a reduction in his sentence. On March 15, 2017, he received a six-to eight-year sentence for aggravated vehicular homicide. The charge is from a May 14, 2016 incident during which Reilly Schwan was struck by a vehicle driven by Matthew after a night of drinking with others. Reilly later passed away.

During the original sentencing, Schwan asked the court for mercy and a sentence that would allow time for healing and to care for his kids. However, Judge Robert Skar noted Schwan had four prior convictions of driving under the influence and this latest incident resulted in a loss of life.

At Monday’s proceedings, 14 months after the original sentence, Schwan requested to be released on probation. However, the motion was denied and it was noted the court had shown great mercy in the original sentence and felt that sentence was still appropriate.