State of Iowa
v.
Jay Salge
Appellee
State of Iowa
Appellant
Jay Salge
Attorney for the Appellee
Zachary Miller, Assistant Attorney General
Attorney for the Appellant
Rachel C. Regenold, Assistant Appellate Defender
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
Date Published:
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Des Moines County, Jennifer S. Bailey, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Heard by Bower, C.J., and Greer and Badding, JJ. Opinion by Bower, C.J. (14 pages)
Jay Salge pleaded guilty to fifty-eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, in violation of Iowa Code sections 728.1(7) and 728.12(3) (2020). On appeal, Salge argues the consecutive sentences imposed are grossly disproportionate to his crimes under the United States and Iowa Constitutions. Salge also contends the district court abused its discretion by failing to give adequate reasons for imposing consecutive prison sentences. OPINION HOLDS: Salge was not given a mandatory minimum sentence and is immediately eligible for parole. We therefore reject his claim of cruel and unusual punishment. We discern no abuse of the court’s sentencing discretion. We therefore affirm.
