State of Iowa
v.
Tracy Adam Thompson
Appellee
State of Iowa
Appellant
Tracy Adam Thompson
Attorney for the Appellee
Kyle P. Hanson, Assistant Attorney General
Attorney for the Appellant
Elizabeth Araguas
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
Date Published:
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County, Jeffrey L. Harris, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Vogel, C.J., Vaitheswaran, J., and Blane, S.J. Opinion by Vogel, C.J. (6 pages)
Tracy Adam Thompson appeals his convictions and sentence for public intoxication, third offense; two counts of assault on persons in certain occupations; and interference with official acts. Thompson argues the district court abused its discretion by “suggesting” or “pronouncing” the maximum sentence before trial and for considering Thompson’s refusal to plead guilty as a factor in sentencing. OPINION HOLDS: We find the district court did not abuse its discretion by advising Thompson of the maximum sentence and did not consider impermissible factors when sentencing.
