State of Iowa
v.
Demetrias Alan Martin
Demetrias Martin appeals following resentencing on his conviction for robbery in the first degree. He argues the court improperly considered a statement in an amended presentence investigation report that was based on the Iowa Risk Assessment Revised (IRR), which he contends is not a “validated risk assessment” for purposes of Iowa Code section 901.11(3).
Resister
State of Iowa
Applicant
Demetrias Alan Martin
Attorney for the Resister
Darrel Mullins, Assistant Attorney General
Attorney for the Applicant
Maria Ruhtenberg, Assistant Appellate Defender
Supreme Court
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Non-Oral
Sep 13, 2023 1:30 PM
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Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Tamra Roberts, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Ahlers, P.J., Chicchelly, J., and Gamble, S.J. Opinion by Gamble, S.J. (6 pages)
Demetrias Martin appeals his sentence following resentencing. On appeal, he challenges the district court’s consideration of the Iowa Risk Assessment Revised (IRR) and argues it is not a validated risk assessment. OPINION HOLDS: Because Martin failed to make a record sufficient to challenge the validity of the IRR, we cannot review its validity and do not disturb his sentence.