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Case No. 20-0128

State of Iowa
v.
Lanard Antonio Collins

Appellee

State of Iowa

Appellant

Lanard Antonio Collins

Attorney for the Appellee

Israel Kodiaga, Assistant Attorney General

Attorney for the Appellant

Jennifer Bennett Finn, Estherville

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
20-0128
Date Published:
Jan 21, 2021
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County, Linda M. Fangman, Judge.  CONVICTIONS AFFIRMED, SENTENCES VACATED, AND REMANDED FOR RESENTENCING.  Considered by Bower, C.J., and Vaitheswaran and Greer, JJ.  Opinion by Vaitheswaran, J.  (3 pages)

            Lanard Collins appeals the sentences imposed following his guilty plea to possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and failure to affix a drug tax stamp, contending the district court considered an impermissible factor.  OPINION HOLDS: Because we conclude the court considered an impermissible factor, we vacate the sentences and remand for resentencing.

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