State of Iowa
v.
Jacob Lee Goble
Jacob Goble pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance, third offense, in violation of Iowa Code section 124.401(5) (2021). The district court sentenced Goble to a period of incarceration, not to exceed five years. On appeal, Goble argued the district court improperly considered the timing of parole as a factor when imposing sentence. The court of appeals determined there was not an abuse of discretion by the district court and affirmed. Goble seeks further review.
Resister
State of Iowa
Applicant
Jacob Lee Goble
Attorneys for the Resister
Thomas E. Bakke
Anagha Dixit
Attorney for the Applicant
Christopher A. Clausen
Supreme Court
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Jan 23, 2024 1:30 PM
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Washington County, Shawn R. Showers, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Greer, P.J., and Schumacher and Badding, JJ. Opinion by Schumacher, J. (3 pages)
Jacob Goble appeals the sentence imposed by the district court following his guilty plea to possession of a controlled substance, third offense. Goble argues the district court inappropriately considered parole when formulating his sentence. OPINION HOLDS: We determine no abuse of discretion and affirm.