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State of Iowa
v.
Loby Loki Lovan
Appellee
State of Iowa
Appellant
Loby Loki Lovan
Attorney for the Appellee
Joseph D. Ferrentino
Attorney for the Appellant
Ella M. Newell, Assistant Appellate Defender
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
23-0887
Date Published:
Jul 24, 2024
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Paul D. Scott, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Greer and Schumacher, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, P.J. (5 pages)
A defendant challenges his sentence for willful injury causing bodily injury, arguing the court abused its discretion in ignoring his mental health and substance use. OPINION HOLDS: Because the court considered all the pertinent information and sentencing factors, we observe no abuse of discretion and affirm.