State of Iowa
v.
Andrew David Bierbaum
Appellee
State of Iowa
Appellant
Andrew David Bierbaum
Attorney for the Appellee
Joshua A. Duden, Assistant Attorney General
Attorney for the Appellant
Bradley M. Bender, Assistant Appellate Defender
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dallas County, Virginia Cobb, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Schumacher, P.J., and Buller and Langholz, JJ. Opinion by Buller, J. (8 pages)
A defendant appeals a discretionary sentence imposed following guilty pleas to theft in two case numbers. The defendant argues the district court abused its discretion when imposing a prison sentence by relying on what he claims were impermissible factors—his substance‑abuse history and failure to rehabilitate. OPINION HOLDS: Finding these considerations required by law and supported by the record before the sentencing court, we discern no abuse of discretion and affirm.
