Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Mark D. Cleve and Henry W. Latham II, Judges. AFFIRMED. Considered by Doyle, P.J., and Tabor and Schumacher, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, J. (4 pages)

Deven Deschepper pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver marijuana, a class “D” felony, and possession of amphetamine, a serious misdemeanor. He appeals, arguing the court abused its discretion in declining to defer judgment and in not stating a reason for the consecutive terms. OPINION HOLDS: Deschepper cannot overcome the strong presumption of validity accorded the sentencing court’s exercise of discretion. Because the court attributed the consecutive sentences to his extensive criminal history, the court complied with the mandate in State v. Hill, 878 N.W.2d 269, 275 (Iowa 2016). Finding no abuse of discretion, we affirm the sentence.