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Case No. 24-1427

State of Iowa
v.
Robert Donald Pool, IV

County:
Polk

Appellee

State of Iowa

Appellant

Robert Donald Pool, IV

Attorney for the Appellee

Louis S. Sloven, Assistant Attorney General

Attorney for the Appellant

Josh Irwin, Assistant Appellate Defender

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
24-1427
Date Published:
Oct 01, 2025
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Celene Gogerty, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered without oral argument by Schumacher, P.J., and Badding and Langholz, JJ.  Opinion by Badding, J. (6 pages)

            A defendant appeals his sentences for intimidation with a dangerous weapon and domestic abuse assault.  He argues the State breached the plea agreement by failing to advocate for suspended sentences with probation.  OPINION HOLDS: The prosecutor fulfilled the State’s obligations under the plea agreement and did not express material reservations or suggest an alternative sentence.  Accordingly, the court affirms the sentences imposed.

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