For summaries from opinions prior to August, 2018, view PDF versions here.
State of Iowa
v.
Gary Charles Wood, Jr.
Appellee
State of Iowa
Appellant
Gary Charles Wood, Jr.
Attorney for the Appellee
Linda J. Hines, Assistant Attorney General
Attorney for the Appellant
John C. Heinicke
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
Date Published:
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, William P. Kelly and David Porter, Judges. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Greer, J., and Doyle, S.J. Opinion by Tabor, P.J. (14 pages)
Gary Wood appeals his conviction and sentence for domestic abuse assault, third or subsequent offense, as a habitual offender. He argues the district court erred in finding he forfeited his right to confrontation by wrongdoing. He also challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support his conviction and sentencing enhancements as a third-offense and habitual offender. Finally, he claims the court erred in sentencing him to a mandatory minimum of five years rather than three years under Iowa’s habitual-offender statute. OPINION HOLDS: Finding no error, we affirm.