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Case No. 23-0887

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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. 

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