State of Iowa
v.
Joseph Thomas Gentile
Appellee
State of Iowa
Appellant
Joseph Thomas Gentile
Attorney for the Appellee
Nicholas E. Siefert, Assistant Attorney General
Attorney for the Appellant
Adam C. Witosky
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Brendan Greiner, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, C.J., and Chicchelly and Sandy, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, C.J. (8 pages)
Joseph Gentile appeals his sentences following his guilty pleas to unauthorized placement of a global positioning device and criminal mischief. He contends that the district court abused its sentencing discretion by relying on evidence of “unproven and uncharged” conduct, improperly considering legislative intent, and failing to give sufficient reasons for imposing consecutive sentences. OPINION HOLDS: Gentile fails to produce clear evidence that the district court considered improper information in reaching its sentencing decision. And the court gave sufficient reasons for imposing consecutive sentences. Finding no abuse of discretion, we affirm.