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Case No. 22-0241

State of Iowa
v.
Miguel Antonio Ruiz, Jr.

County:
Linn

Appellee

State of Iowa

Appellant

Miguel Antonio Ruiz, Jr.

Attorney for the Appellee

Olivia D. Brooks, Assistant Attorney General

Attorney for the Appellant

Nan Jennisch, Assistant Appellate Defender

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
22-0241
Date Published:
Apr 26, 2023
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Linn County, Ian K. Thornhill, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Bower, C.J., Badding, J., and Mullins, S.J.  Opinion by Mullins, S.J. (5 pages)

            Miguel Ruiz Jr. appeals the sentences imposed on his convictions, arguing the district court abused its discretion by relying on an improper sentencing factor.  OPINION HOLDS: Finding the court did not abuse its discretion by relying on an improper sentencing factor, we affirm. 

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