State of Iowa v. Gena Markay Thompson

What the court decided

Result: AFFIRMED

Gena Thompson appeals her sentences for burglary and theft, claiming she was denied the benefit of her plea agreement when the State asked the district court to send her to prison.

Holding: Given Thompson’s undisputed subsequent offense, we find the State’s obligations under the plea agreement were excused. Everyone might have benefited from a clearer record, but resentencing is unnecessary.

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Judges

• Written by Mullins, S.J.
• Considered without oral argument by Tabor, C.J., Buller, J., and Mullins, S.J.
• Trial judge: David M. Porter, Polk County

Iowa Code it cites

§814.6§814.7

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