The sentencing of a Grand Forks mother who police say was "extremely intoxicated" while breastfeeding her 6-week-old has been postponed until Aug. 7.
Stacey Anvarinia's court-appointed attorney, David Ogren, had sought to have the sentencing Friday, but the prosecution was opposed, according to the clerk of court's office.
Anvarinia, 26, pleaded guilty to child neglect, a Class C felony, in state District Court in June.
In February, Grand Forks police responded to a domestic disturbance at Anvarinia's home. Officers reported that she was drunk and breastfeeding. The child was taken to Altru Hospital, and Anvarinia was arrested.
The unusual case has stirred debate and grabbed international attention.
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Authorities have emphasized that breastfeeding while drunk was not the only reason for her arrest. Prosecutor Carmell Mattison has said Anvarinia was intoxicated to the point of not being able to care for her child.
Anvarinia, who is no longer in custody, faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
