State of Iowa
v.
Brown Dennis
Appellee
State of Iowa
Appellant
Brown Dennis
Attorney for the Appellee
Richard J. Bennett, Assistant Attorney General
Attorney for the Appellant
Sharon D. Hallstoos
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
18-0977
Date Published:
May 01, 2019
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Linn County, Russell G. Keast, District Associate Judge. SENTENCES VACATED AND REMANDED FOR RESENTENCING. Considered by Doyle, P.J., Mullins, J., and Blane, S.J. Opinion by Mullins, J. (3 pages)
Brown Dennis appeals the sentences imposed upon his two misdemeanor theft convictions. He argues the court abused its discretion in failing to articulate adequate reasons for the sentences imposed. OPINION HOLDS: The district court abused its discretion in considering a sentencing factor not supported by the record. Consequently, we vacate the sentences and remand for resentencing.
